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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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Max Verstappen celebrates with his Red Bull team after winning the F1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images
Four times F1 title was decided in Abu Dhabi, including the most controversial

Norris, Verstappen and Piastri in a three-way battle to determine who will be crowned 2025 champion at Yas Marina

F1December 04, 2025
Lando Norris, left, Max Verstappen, centre, and Oscar Piastri are in a three-way battle for the F1 title. Reuters
What Norris, Verstappen and Piastri need to do to be crowned F1 champion

There are 25 points up for grabs at Yas Marina Circuit

F1December 04, 2025
Isack Hadjar sits 10th in the drivers' standings ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP season finale. PA
Isack Hadjar promoted to Red Bull after outstanding rookie season in F1

French-Algerian driver replaces Yuki Tsunoda and will race alongside Max Verstappen next year

F1December 03, 2025
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after beating Daniel Dubois to become a two-time undisputed world heavyweight champion. PA
Oleksandr Usyk says Deontay Wilder 'first option' for 2026

Ukrainian heavyweight champion says a match-up with former champ 'interesting' as he plans to fight for two more years

SportDecember 02, 2025
Luan Pereira is part of the UAE squad that will take part in the 2025 Fifa Arab Cup in Qatar. AFP
UAE return to Qatar for Fifa Arab Cup looking to avenge World Cup heartbreak

Cosmin Olaroiu's side one of 16 teams taking part

FootballNovember 30, 2025
Qatar and UAE players shake hands before the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier at Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Arab Cup 2025: Teams, schedule and how to watch the UAE's matches on TV

Sixteen teams from Africa and Asia to take part in tournament in Qatar

FootballNovember 30, 2025
Guglielmo Vicario was booed by sections of the home support after a mistake that led to Fulham's second goal. Reuters
Frank hits out after Vicario booed by section of Tottenham fans

Goalkeeper's error led to Fulham's second goal in another damaging defeat for Spurs

FootballNovember 30, 2025
FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem says the 'Qatar Grand Prix is more than a race – it is a symbol of the country’s ambition'. Photo DPPI
Mohammed ben Sulayem praises Qatar's importance to F1 calendar

Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen in a three-way fight for drivers' title

F1November 25, 2025
Arsenal's Eberechi Eze, centre, celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal to complete his hat-trick against Tottenham. PA
Premier League team of the week: Eze steals the show as Arsenal blow Spurs away

Gunners midfielder bagged a superb hat-trick as Mikel Arteta's side open up six-point lead at the of the table

FootballNovember 25, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a spectacular fourth goal for Al Nassr in their win over Al Khaleej. Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo rolls back the years with sensational bicycle-kick goal

Portuguese striker's overhead finish seals 4-1 win over Al Khaleej to keep Al Nassr at the Saudi Pro League summit

FootballNovember 24, 2025
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema shake hands before the match. Reuters
Benzema gets the better of Ronaldo as Al Ittihad advance in King's Cup

Frenchman on target in 2-1 win as Al Ahli, Hilal and Shabab also progress to quarter-finals

SportOctober 29, 2025
Mackenzie Dern, right, took a unanimous decision over Virna Jandiroba to win UFC gold in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UFC champion Dern eyes Weili or Suarez as next opponent

Dern beat Brazilian Virna Jandiroba in co-main event in Abu Dhabi to win vacant UFC strawweight title

Combat SportsOctober 28, 2025
England's Tom Aspinall, left, fight Ciryl Gane, of France, during the heavyweight title bout at the UFC mixed martial arts Fight Night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
Tom Aspinall gives update after eye injury at UFC 321

Heavyweight champion was taken to hospital in Abu Dhabi after unintentional eye poke by Ciryl Gane on Saturday

Combat SportsOctober 27, 2025
Tom Aspinall's (union jack shorts) fight with Ciryl Gane (black shorts) for the heavyweight title is a no contest after an eye poke at UFC 321. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
White shares frustration of Abu Dhabi fans as Aspinall-Gane ends in a no-contest

Main event falls flat at Etihad Arena with champion unable to continue after eye poke

Combat SportsOctober 26, 2025
Mackenzie Dern celebrates her win over Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dern fulfils her destiny as she claims UFC title in Abu Dhabi

'Dream come true' for Brazilian who edged out Virna Jandiroba in championship bout

Combat SportsOctober 26, 2025
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