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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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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola applauds fans at the end of their final Premier League match of 2024/25 against Fulham. EPA
Club World Cup defence can help Man City relaunch

When City won the title in 2023, they were a club on top of the world. After a disappointing 2024/25, Fifa's revamped tournament can offer a reset for Guardiola's side

FootballJune 09, 2025
Steve Luckings
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the trophy as players celebrate after winning the Uefa Nations League final. EPA
Tearful Cristiano Ronaldo revels in Portugal's Nations League triumph

Striker's equaliser against Spain was his 138th international goal as Portugal win shoot-out 5-3

FootballJune 09, 2025
Steve Luckings
Cristiano Ronaldo scores Portugal's winning goal against Germany to progress to the Nations League final. Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo's 'hunger' fuels Portugal's charge into Nations League final

Veteran forward puts uncertain club future aside to score winner against Germany - his 137th international goal

FootballJune 05, 2025
Steve Luckings
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique during the club's victory celebrations in Paris. Reuters
Luis Enrique – the mentor who has transformed PSG from luxury into legacy

Newly crowned champions of Europe have found something rare – a head coach who doesn’t just tolerate pressure, but seems to thrive on it

FootballJune 02, 2025
Steve Luckings
Cristiano Ronaldo finished as top scorer in the Saudi Pro League with 25 goals. AFP
Al Nassr keen to secure Ronaldo's future amid interest from other clubs

Sporting director Fernando Hierro says club want Portuguese legend to stay beyond his current deal which expires in June

FootballMay 30, 2025
Steve Luckings
Liverpool manager Arne Slot won the Premier League in his first season at Anfield. Getty Images
Liverpool 2024/25 season review and player ratings

Arne Slot won the Premier League in his first season after replacing Jurgen Klopp

FootballMay 30, 2025
Steve Luckings
Tottenham's Brennan Johnson, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League final. AP
Tottenham 2024/25 season review and ratings

A look back at how Spurs endured an abysmal domestic campaign but ended their long trophy drought in Europe

FootballMay 29, 2025
Steve Luckings
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 34 goals so far this season for Al Nassr. Reuters
Fifa president claims Cristiano Ronaldo could play at Club World Cup

Gianni Infantino told YouTuber IShowSpeed Ronaldo 'might play' for one of the 32 teams taking part, sparking rumours of a transfer from Al Nassr

FootballMay 24, 2025
Steve Luckings
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White holds up a tribute to teammate Taiwo Awoniyi. PA
Premier League talking points: Forest chase Champions League dream

The final round of the Premier League season takes place Sunday with European places still to be decided

FootballMay 24, 2025
Steve Luckings
Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke, centre, will be key to the club's chances of ending a 17-year wait for a trophy. PA
Winning the Europa League can help change the 'Spursy' narrative

An abysmal domestic campaign and a mounting injury list do not bode well for Tottenham, but with three wins over Manchester United already this season, is the 17-year wait for a trophy set to end?

FootballMay 20, 2025
Steve Luckings
Erling Haaland hands the ball to teammate Omar Marmoush after Manchester City were awarded a penalty against Crystal Palace. Marmoush saw his spot kick saved by Dean Henderson. Getty Images
Confusion reigns as Manchester City look a team uncertain of themselves

FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace means Pep Guardiola's side will finish the season without silverware

FootballMay 18, 2025
Steve Luckings
Lion City Sailors players celebrate their qualification for the AFC Champions League Two final. AFP
AFC Champions League Two final: Lion City Sailors unfazed by Sharjah

Singapore club secured domestic league title last weekend and hope to carry momentum forward into Sunday's final

FootballMay 16, 2025
Steve Luckings
Declan Rice was part of the Arsenal team eliminated from the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday. Reuters
Premier League predictions: Arsenal beat champions Liverpool

We pick out the winners and losers from the weekend's top-flight fixtures

FootballMay 09, 2025
Steve Luckings
Vendors pack their belongings as they leave Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium following the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match after the alleged shooting of a drone outside the stadium in Rawalpindi on May 8, 2025. India and Pakistan accused each other on May 8 of carrying out waves of drone attacks, as deadly confrontations between the nuclear-armed foes drew global calls for calm. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
PSL to be moved to UAE after India drone strike near Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Pakistan cricket authorities accuse India of 'deliberate attempt' to target players following drone strike near Rawalpindi stadium

CricketMay 09, 2025
Steve Luckings
Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after seeing his side grab a last-gasp win at Al Nassr. Reuters
Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr
FootballMay 08, 2025
Steve Luckings
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