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Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

Sports Editor
Abu Dhabi
Steve is one of the of The National “originals”, arriving in Abu Dhabi in January 2008 to help launch the paper three months later. He has held a number of positions including online editor, page editor, senior sports editor and now sports editor. Steve has more than 15 years’ experience across a variety of media platforms. He writes comment and analysis on everything from football to rugby to boxing and is a regular guest on The National’s sport podcasts.
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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. AFP
F1 2024 year in review: Masterful Max and McLaren a force once again

A year that began under a cloud in Bahrain in March culminated in fireworks and celebration on Sunday with a record 24th race in Abu Dhabi

F1December 09, 2024
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, applauds the fans as he leaves the field as he looks dejected after defeat to Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 07, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)
Ruben Amorim says Man United 'need to improve' after Forest defeat

Second successive Premier League defeat for Old Trafford club following midweek loss to Arsenal

FootballDecember 08, 2024
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Liverpool, at St. James Park in Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024. (AP Photo / Ian Hodgson)
Slot salutes 'special' Salah but coy over Liverpool star's future

Salah twice on target and also provided an assist in Liverpool's 3-3 draw at St James' Park, while Manchester City win for the first time in eight games

FootballDecember 05, 2024
Chart of the Week: McLaren and Ferrari's duel to be crowned F1 constructors' champions
Chart of the weekMcLaren and Ferrari's duel to be crowned F1 constructors' champions

Two of the most storied names in motorsport do battle at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1December 04, 2024
Sergio Perez has had a disappointing 2024 season at Red Bull and is yet to win a race. AP
Horner to let Perez 'come to his own conclusions' about his future

Mexican signed contract for 2025 but his results have been so poor that his position at the team now looks untenable

F1December 03, 2024
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton could only finish down in 12th at the Qatar Grand Prix. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi GP: Ferrari 'not worried at all' over Hamilton's slump in form

Team principal Fred Vasseur says the Italian team are confident the British driver’s dip will not carry into next year

F1December 03, 2024
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City in Liverpool, Britain, 01 December 2024. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Liverpool and Salah playing a dangerous game of chicken - who will blink first?

Egyptian is entering the final months of his contract and is free to speak to foreign clubs on January 1

FootballDecember 02, 2024
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (C), Mercedes' British driver George Russell (L) and McLaren's British driver Lando Norris react after taking their pole positions at the end of the qualifying session of the Qatari Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, north of Doha, on November 30, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Verstappen-Russell spat adds extra spice to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

World champion said he has 'lost all respect' for Russell, accusing the Mercedes driver of being two-faced after the pair were involved in a dispute ahead of Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix

F1December 02, 2024
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring his sides first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League, league stage match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday November 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
Uefa Champions League table: Which clubs will qualify and who are in trouble?

Three games remain in the league phase of this season's competition - and some of Europe's biggest clubs are in danger of missing out on qualifying for the last 16

FootballNovember 29, 2024
Renan Lodi of Al Hilal during the AFC Champions League win over Al Ain at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain on October 21, 2024. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Hilal eye AFC Champions League comforts after SPL setback

A 3-2 setback against Al Khaleej was club's first defeat in Saudi Pro League since May 2023

FootballNovember 26, 2024
Saud Abdulhamid, centre, in action for Saudi Arabia during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne, Australia, November 14, 2024. EPA
Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid makes history in Serie A debut

Defender, 25, became the first Saudi to feature in Serie A during Roma's 1-0 defeat to league leaders Napoli

FootballNovember 25, 2024
Nassr's Portuguese forward #7 Cristiano Ronaldo looks on during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on November 22, 2024. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Ronaldo aims to fire Al Nassr into AFC Champions League Elite last 16

Saudi sides dominating western zone with Nassr looking to join Al Hilal and Al Ahli in the knockout round

FootballNovember 25, 2024
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts to the missed chance during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Guardiola admits Man City are 'fragile' after 4-0 home loss to Spurs

City suffer third straight Premier League defeat as birthday boy Maddison celebrates with brace at the Etihad

FootballNovember 24, 2024
A handout image released by Populous shows a digital rendering of the proposed King Salman Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
VideoSaudi Arabia unveils plans for new stadium to stage 2034 World Cup final

Saudi sports ministry's promotional video shows computer-generated imagery of the stadium in Riyadh

FootballNovember 19, 2024
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Jake Paul (L) punches Mike Tyson during their heavyweight bout at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Christian Petersen / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Christian Petersen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
'No regrets' for Tyson as Paul targets boxing title in '24 months'

YouTuber-turned-fighter Paul eyes next fight as Tyson reveals he 'almost died' in June

Combat SportsNovember 17, 2024
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