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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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Umar Nurmagomedov, right, caused UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili plenty of problems earlier on during their bout at UFC 311 in California in January 2025. Getty Images
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Combat SportsOctober 22, 2025
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire celebrates his goal against Liverpool at Anfield. Getty Images
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Tom Aspinall will defend his heavyweight title belt at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi where he faces Ciryl Gane. PA
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Combat SportsOctober 17, 2025
Heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab trains for his upcoming fight against Chris Barnett at UFC 321. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Interview'Give me fights': Abdelwahab determined to make up for lost time at UFC 321

Egyptian heavyweight faces Chris Barnett in his third fight since suspension

Combat SportsOctober 17, 2025
Sultan Adill Alamiri of the UAE looks upset as the UAE loose 2-1 after the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Can UAE still qualify for 2026 World Cup after losing to Qatar?

National team miss out on automatic qualification following 2-1 defeat in Doha

FootballOctober 15, 2025
Marcus Meloni of the UAE scores in the UAE's game against Oman in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
What the UAE need to do against Qatar to punch their ticket for 2026 World Cup

National team take on Gulf neighbours for a place at next year's finals

FootballOctober 13, 2025
Heavyweight Ciryl Gane trains for his upcoming title fight against Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
InterviewGane primed for redemption as he targets Aspinall's UFC title in Abu Dhabi

Frenchman fine-tuning preparations in Dubai as he prepares for third shot at UFC gold

Combat SportsOctober 08, 2025
Conor McGregor's latest suspension means he will be eligible to return just in time for the UFC’s headline-making card at the White House on June 14, 2026. AFP
McGregor handed 18-month ban for three missed drugs tests

Irishman, who has not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021, not eligible to return until spring 2026

Combat SportsOctober 08, 2025
Moises Caicedo scores the opening goal in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. AP
Moises Caicedo scorches Liverpool: Premier League team of the week

Erling Haaland continues hot streak in front of goal as Senne Lammens makes commanding debut for Man United

FootballOctober 06, 2025
Alexandra Eala is ranked No 58 in the world by the WTA. EPA
Alexandra Eala bows out of Suzhou after defeat to Victorija Golubic

Filipino tennis star loses quarter-final in China 6-2, 2-6, 7-6

TennisOctober 03, 2025
West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring their side's equaliser against Everton. Getty Images
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West Ham claim gutsy point against Everton but remain second-bottom

FootballSeptember 30, 2025
Najma Arefi of the Afghan Women's Refugee team in action during a selection camp at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain. Reuters
UAE to host international tournament featuring Afghan Women's Refugee Team

The Fifa Unites: Women’s Series, also involving Chad and Libya, will run from October 23-29

FootballSeptember 24, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 09: Ousmane Dembele #10 of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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PSG talisman rewarded for a standout 2024/25 season with Ballon d'Or award

FootballSeptember 23, 2025
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring his second goal against Newcastle United. EPA
Marcus Rashford bangs in first Barcelona goals as Haaland reaches milestone

Rashford double seals 2-1 win while Haaland reaches 50th Champions League goal as Man City beat Napoli 2-0

FootballSeptember 19, 2025
Ricky Hatton stands with his Ring Magazine light welterweight title belt and his IBO light welterweight world championship belt in 2009. The British boxer passed away on September 14, 2025. PA
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Emirati fighter Al Dah was set to face Hatton in an exhibition match in UAE in December

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