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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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Cody Gakpo, left, of Liverpool in action against PSV's Rick Karsdorp. EPA
Who is through in the Uefa Champions League and what’s next?

Liverpool and Barcelona lead the way while Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and AC Milan must all navigate the play-offs to rech last 16

FootballJanuary 30, 2025
Neymar is the Saudi Pro League's all-time record signing at $94 million. Getty Images
Hubris or bad luck? Neymar’s injuries always made Al Hilal move a risk

Brazil forward has parted ways with Saudi club by mutual consent, an outcome that always looked on the cards

FootballJanuary 28, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring his first goal against Al Khaleej at Prince Mohammed bin Fahad Stadium in Dammam. Getty Images
Ronaldo bags brace in Al Nassr win while Al Hilal go clear at top of SPL

Veteran striker leads the scoring charts after hitting double but Hilal’s thumping of Al Wehda moved them three points clear of Al Ittihad in title race

FootballJanuary 22, 2025
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after his victor by submission over Renato Moicano of Brazil, not pictured, in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome on January 18, 2025 in Inglewood, California. Harry How / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Has Makhachev surpassed Khabib as the greatest UFC lightweight of all time?

Russian dominated Renato Moicano at UFC 311, surpassing his mentor’s joint record of title defences

Combat SportsJanuary 20, 2025
MANAMA, BAHRAIN - JANUARY 16: FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger is interviewed during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event on January 16, 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by Christophe Viseux - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Wenger attends ceremony to celebrate Bahrain’s Fifa Talent Academy

Scheme aims to help Fifa members identify and develop young talent and to raise the standard of national-team football

FootballJanuary 17, 2025
Newcastle's Alexander Isak has scored 16 goals in his last 16 games. Getty Images
Premier League predictions: Wins for Liverpool, City and Arsenal

A look at this weekend’s top-flight fixtures

FootballJanuary 17, 2025
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland applauds fans following his team's draw against Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium on January 14, 2025. Getty Images
Erling Haaland signs long-term contract extension with Man City

Norwegian striker is one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football

FootballJanuary 17, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo's current deal with Al Nassr runs out at the end of this season. Reuters
Al Nassr set to offer Ronaldo new contract and 5% stake in club

Portuguese superstar reportedly set to sign one-year contract extension and take 5% stake in Riyadh club

FootballJanuary 17, 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov is regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time after retiring with a record of 29-0. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Khabib claims rude treatment by staff before being kicked off flight

Incident occurred on a Frontier Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and quickly went viral on social media

Combat SportsJanuary 13, 2025
Daniil Medvedev poses with the trophy after winning the 2023 Dubai Duty Free Tennis ATP Championships. EPA
Medvedev and Rublev added to Dubai line-up

Former Dubai champions to headline men’s event, with the WTA leg beginning February 16

SportJanuary 10, 2025
AC Milan's Youssouf Fofana bites his winner's medal as he celebrates with the trophy after his side beat Inter Milan 3-2 in the 2024 Italian Supercoppa final at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh on January 6, 2025. Reuters
Which teams have won the Italian Supercoppa in Saudi Arabia?

AC Milan beat Inter Milan in thrilling 2024 final in Riyadh

FootballJanuary 07, 2025
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, centre, separates teammate Diogo Jota and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte during a heated match at Anfield that finished 2-2. AFP
Premier League talking points: Liverpool must block out noise

We look at five talking points from the past weekend as the English top flight pauses for League Cup and FA Cup action

FootballJanuary 06, 2025
AC Milan's newly appointed coach Sergio Conceicao, gives a joint press conference with the team's goalkeeper at the Awwal Park stadium in Riyadh on January 2, 2025, on the eve of their Italian Super Cup semi-final football match against Juventus. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Italian Supercoppa: Family affair pits Sergio Conceicao against son Francisco in Riyadh

Conceicao Sr takes charge of AC Milan for the first time against Juventus in Italian Supercoppa semi-final in Saudi Arabia

FootballJanuary 03, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Dani Olmo could be on the move this January. Getty Images
Salah, Alexander-Arnold and others potentially on the move in January

Players out of contract this summer are free to negotiate with clubs while others are potential transfer targets

FootballJanuary 02, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, centre right, congratulates William Saliba after the win at Brentford. Getty Images
Brentford v Arsenal: Ethan Nwaneri shines in Gunners' comeback win

Sickness bug sweeps through Arsenal squad forcing manager Mikel Arteta to send Kai Havertz home and start Declan Rice on the bench in 3-1 win

FootballJanuary 02, 2025
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