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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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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
Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke, left, was on target against Bodo/Glimt in the first leg and should be available for the second in Norway after being rested on Sunday. PA
Kane has his medal – but Spurs must brave their own history to follow suit

Spurs have not won a trophy since 2008 and must defend a 3-1 lead in Norway to advance to Europa League final

FootballMay 07, 2025
Steve Luckings
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, left, is on Al Nassr's books, the Saudi Pro League club where his father plies his trade. AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo 'proud' as Cristiano Jr receives Portugal Under-15 call-up

Younger Ronaldo will join up with the rest of the Portugal squad for a tournament in Croatia this month

FootballMay 07, 2025
Steve Luckings
Al Ahli's Roberto Firmino, right, and Riyad Mahrez, left, could make history on Saturday. Reuters
Mahrez and Firmino on brink of history in AFC Champions League final

Al Ahli duo have already won European Cup with Manchester City and Liverpool respectively and will line up to take on Kawasaki Frontale in Saturday's Asian final in Jeddah

FootballMay 03, 2025
Steve Luckings
Arsenal's Declan Rice looks dejected after the midweek defeat to PSG. PA
Premier League predictions: Damaging defeats for Arsenal, Chelsea and Forest

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

FootballMay 02, 2025
Steve Luckings
Ange Postecoglou has seen his Tottenham side plummet alongside his standing with fans this season. Getty Images
Postecoglou needs to fire up Tottenham to overcome Arctic warriors Bodo/Glimt

Spurs have endured a shambolic season, but Europa League offers salvation

FootballMay 01, 2025
Steve Luckings
Lamine Yamal celebrates Barcelona's second goal in the 3-2 Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid. Getty Images
Yamal emerges from Messi's shadow as Barcelona stand on the brink of greatness

Spanish wunderkind looking to add to Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey titles as Barca take on Inter Milan for a place in the Uefa Champions League final

FootballApril 29, 2025
Steve Luckings
Arne Slot has guided Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season on Merseyside. AP
How Arne Slot masterminded Liverpool’s quiet revolution

The seeds of Liverpool’s record-equalling 20th English league title were sown long before Dutch coach arrived in England

FootballApril 28, 2025
Steve Luckings
Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Benn face off ahead of the middleweight fight. Getty Images
Eubank talks of 'pain' of losing brother who died in Dubai ahead of Benn fight

Fighter says his father - a former world champion - thinks he is a 'disgrace'

Combat SportsApril 25, 2025
Steve Luckings
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, right, celebrates with Alexis Mac Allister after scoring the winner against Leicester City. AP
Liverpool win title against Spurs - Premier League predictions

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

FootballApril 25, 2025
Steve Luckings
Salem Al Dawsari's Al Hilal are first up in quarter-final action when they take on South Korea's Gwangju on Friday. Reuters
When are the AFC Champions League Finals and how to watch?

Starting from Friday, seven matches will be played in nine days in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah to determine the kings of Asia

FootballApril 23, 2025
Steve Luckings
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the winner against West Ham United at Anfield. EPA
Premier League predictions: Liverpool to lash Leicester as Man City beat Everton

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

FootballApril 18, 2025
Steve Luckings
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will need to be at his best to help his side overturn a 3-0 deficit to Arsenal. AP
Mbappe’s moment: Real Madrid turn to French superstar to overturn Arsenal

Arsenal take 3-0 lead into Uefa Champions League return leg but if any team is capable of overcoming the odds, it's Los Blancos

FootballApril 15, 2025
Steve Luckings
The 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qatar was held in Qatar. EPAT
UAE up against six other bids to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Emirates face competition from India, Indonesia, Kuwait, South Korea and Uzbekistan as well as a joint-bid from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

FootballApril 11, 2025
Steve Luckings
Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017. AFP
Mohamed Salah signs Liverpool contract extension

Egyptian forward has penned a two-year deal, scuppering hopes of a move to Saudi Arabia

FootballApril 11, 2025
Steve Luckings
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