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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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Ruben Amorim has won two Portuguese titles and two League Cups with Sporting since joining the club in March 2020. AFP
Sporting confirm Man United approach for Amorim

Portuguese side say €10m release clause yet to be met for coach who looks set to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford

FootballOctober 29, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev (white shorts) submits Robert Whittaker during a middleweight bout at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Whittaker: No broken jaw but teeth 'moved around' following UFC 308 loss

Australian did not suffer a dislocated jaw as first feared and vows to 'be back soon'

Combat SportsOctober 28, 2024
Ilia Topuria (orange shorts) knocks out Max Holloway with a left hook during the featherweight title bout at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UFC 308: Topuria KOs Holloway after Chimaev beats Whittaker

Featherweight champion retains his title with spectacular knock out at Etihad Arena

Combat SportsOctober 26, 2024
Erling Haaland (2-R) of Manchester City celebrates with teammates after scoring the 4-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Sparta Prague in Manchester, Britain, 23 October 2024. EPA / ADAM VAUGHAN
Man City laud Erling Haaland after spectacular goal in win over Sparta

Norwegian adds to his goals highlight reel with backheel volley in 5-0 Uefa Champions League win

FootballOctober 24, 2024
Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo looks unhappy with the decision in the AFC Champions League Elite match between Esteghlal and Al Nassr. Rashid Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
AFC Champions League: Ronaldo hails 'important' win for Al Nassr

Laporte header secures all three points against Esteghlal in Dubai while Isaac Success nets winner in Al Wasl road victory at Al Gharafa

FootballOctober 23, 2024
Hugo Viana played for Shabab Al Ahli and Al Wasl in the UAE. AFP
Hugo Viana appointed as Man City's new sporting director

Portuguese will join from Sporting Lisbon to take helm at end of 2024/25 season

FootballOctober 12, 2024
Abu Dhabi Country Club advanced to the knockout stage of the AFC Women's Champions League. Photo: Asian Football Confederation
Abu Dhabi Country Club advance in AFC Women's Champions League

A 2-2 draw against Malaysia's Sabah FC takes UAE club to five points and secures second place in Group A and a place in knockout round

FootballOctober 10, 2024
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar crosses the finish line to win the Men Elite road race of the Cycling and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP Photo / Peter Dejong)
Tadej Pogacar targets Il Lombardia win to cap 'amazing season'

The fifth and final monument of the 2024 season takes place on Saturday in Italy

CyclingOctober 10, 2024
Jurgen Klopp will provide 'strategic vision, supporting individual sporting directors in advancing the Red Bull philosophy,' Red Bull said. PA
Jurgen Klopp named Red Bull's head of global soccer

German to begin new role on January 1 after stepping down as Liverpool boss in the summer

FootballOctober 09, 2024
From left: John Miedreich, vice chairman and co-founder, Baseball United; Khalid Al Zarooni, vice chairman, Emirates Cricket Board; Kash Shaikh, chairman, CEO & co-founder, Baseball United. Photo: Baseball United
UAE to get its first national baseball team

Baseball United oversee a countrywide development programme after receiving approval from the Emirates Cricket Board

SportOctober 08, 2024
Pep Guardiola is concerned about the football calendar with Manchester City taking part in the end-of-season Fifa Club World Cup. PA
Guardiola: League reject Man City's request to postpone start of next season

City believed to have made informal request to delay start of next season due to Fifa Club World Cup commitments

FootballOctober 05, 2024
Manchester City won the last edition of the Fifa Club World Cup, beating Brazil's Fluminense 4-0 in the final at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on December 22, 2023. Getty
New Jersey gets final as Fifa unveil Club World Cup venues

The first edition of the expanded 32-club tournament will kick off on June 15, 2025

FootballSeptember 29, 2024
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was withdrawn after picking up an ankle injury against Bayer Leverkusen. AFP
Bayern Munich sweat on Harry Kane fitness ahead of Aston Villa clash

Striker limped out of 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen with an ankle injury

FootballSeptember 29, 2024
Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Getafe - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - September 25, 2024 FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS / Albert Gea
Lewandowski v Mbappe: Barca star shows he is still a force in La Liga

Barca beat Getafe to make it seven wins to start the season, with Lewandowski on target again to lead the scoring charts

FootballSeptember 26, 2024
Manchester City's Rodri after sustaining an injury in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Sunday. AP
Rodri: How Manchester City can cope without injured star

Club are yet to confirm the severity of injury sustained against Arsenal, but signs do not look good for the Spanish midfield metronome

FootballSeptember 24, 2024
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