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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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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - May 25, 2025 Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED 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. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Diogo Jota: Slot and Klopp lead Liverpool tributes to 'a player we loved dearly'

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says 'you meant so much to all of us and you always will'

FootballJuly 04, 2025
Steve Luckings
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 27, 2025 Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates after winning the Premier League REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED 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. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Liverpool 'devastated' after Diogo Jota's death in car crash in Spain

Portugal international was in the car with his brother when it veered off the road and burst into flames near the town of Zamora

FootballJuly 03, 2025
Steve Luckings
Tyson Fury has not fought since losing a rematch to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. PA
Turki Alalshikh claims Tyson Fury will return to boxing in 2026

Forner heavyweight champion retired from the sport following December’s rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Combat SportsJuly 03, 2025
Steve Luckings
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani shake hands after the match. AP
Alonso upbeat over Mbappe fitness as Real Madrid set up Dortmund showdown

Gonzalo Garcia's goal settles tie against Juventus while Serhou Guirassy struck twice as BVB down Monterrey

FootballJuly 02, 2025
Steve Luckings
Al Hilal's Khalid Al Ghannam celebrates after the final whistle at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Reuters
Al Hilal shock Man City to advance to Club World Cup quarter-finals

Saudi Arabian club win 4-3 thriller to set up game against Fluminense

FootballJuly 01, 2025
Steve Luckings
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr. Photo: Al Nassr FC
Ronaldo signs Al Nassr contract extension

Portuguese forward ends months of speculation by clinching new two-year deal

FootballJune 26, 2025
Steve Luckings
Wydad AC's Selemani Mwalimu, left, and Manchester City's Rayan Cherki fight for the ball. AP Photo
Pep Guardiola hails new-look City as fresh faces impress in Club World Cup win

Reijnders and Cherki handed debuts in 2-0 win over Wydad

FootballJune 19, 2025
Steve Luckings
Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in slots home a penalty to make it 4-0 against Atletico Madrid. AP
European champions PSG flex muscles with easy win over Atletico

French club open Group B account with 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid as Bayern Munich thump New Zealand amateur team 10-0

FootballJune 16, 2025
Steve Luckings
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
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