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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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Victoria Mboko started 2025 ranked outside the WTA's top 300 and ended it inside the top 20. AFP
WTA newcomer of the year Victoria Mboko confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Canadian will make her Abu Dhabi debut when the WTA 500 tournament returns from January 31 to February 7

TennisDecember 22, 2025
Bruno Fernandes picked up a 'soft tissue injury' in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Getty Images
Amorim faces Man United selection crisis with Fernandes out 'for a while'

Casemiro available for Boxing Day clash against Newcastle, but Portuguese playmaker faces spell on sidelines after coming off injured against Villa

FootballDecember 22, 2025
Morocco's Brahim Diaz celebrates his goal during the opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Raba. AFP
Afcon 2025: Morocco open with win as Regragui gives Hakimi update

Africa's 'best player' left out of 2-0 win over Comoros as he continues recovery from an ankle injury, but coach confident he will play a part in the tournament

FootballDecember 22, 2025
Morroco's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final football match between Jordan and Morocco at the Lusail Stadium Stadium, in Lusail on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
Afcon 2025: All you need to know about the tournament in Morocco

Hosts kick off the tournament in Rabat on Sunday against Comoros

FootballDecember 19, 2025
Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring Napoli's second goal in a 2-0 win over AC Milan at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Conte praises Hojlund as Napoli seal Italian Supercoppa final berth in Riyadh

Danish striker's cross led to opener before he added his own name to the scoresheet in 2-0 win over AC Milan

FootballDecember 19, 2025
PSG's goalkeeper Matvey Safonov holds the trophy after winning the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final soccer match between Flamengo and Paris Saint-Germain in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo / Hussein Sayed)
Intercontinental Cup: Safonov unlikely hero as PSG beat Flamengo on penalties

Back-up goalkeeper Safonov saves four Flamengo penalties after final ends 1-1 in Doha

FootballDecember 18, 2025
Bruno Fernandes recorded a goal and an assist in Manchester United's pulsating 4-4 draw with Bournemouth. Getty Images
Premier League team of the week: Fernandes in alongside Forest's fantastic three

See who makes our best XI this week

FootballDecember 16, 2025
Petr Yan did what few thought possible and dethroned UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 on December 7. Getty Images
UFC in review: Yan solves Dvalishvili dilemma, Van's rise and Dern strikes gold

Pantoja's freak injury not the only upset at UFC 323, while the world awaits Aspinall-Gane rematch

Combat SportsDecember 15, 2025
Hamad Al Meqbaali saved penalties from penalties from Yassine Benzia and Mohamed Khacef in Saturday's 7-6 shoot-out win. Reuters
UAE ride Hamad Al Meqbaali heroics into Fifa Arab Cup semi-final against Morocco

Goalkeeper was the star of shoot-out win over defending champions Algeria

FootballDecember 14, 2025
Mohamed Salah says he has suffered a breakdown in communication with Liverpool boss Arne Slot. AFP
Saudi Pro League official confirms Mohamed Salah a transfer target

Omar Mugharbel tells World Football Summit that Liverpool forward 'welcome' in the kingdom

FootballDecember 11, 2025
Lando Norris prepares to drive in the garage during F1 Testing at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
F1 champion Lando Norris to drive with No 1 on his McLaren in 2026

'All of us as a team that gets to have a role in McLaren, or my car, will get to wear that with pride'

F1December 09, 2025
Bruno Fernandes scores Manchester United's fourth goal against Wolves from the penalty spot. AFP
Premier League team of the week: Bruno Fernandes pulls the strings

We pick out our best XI from matchweek 15

FootballDecember 09, 2025
Lewis Hamilton finished a distant sixth in the final 2025 F1 standings in his first season at Ferrari. Getty Images
Hamilton plans to 'unplug from matrix' after nightmare first season at Ferrari

Seven-time world champion failed to finish on the podium for the first time in his 18-year career

F1December 08, 2025
Race winner Max Verstappen celebrates with his Red Bull team, as well as partner Kelly Piquet and daughter Penelope, after winning the Abu Dhabi GP. Getty Images
'No regrets' for Verstappen despite missing out on fifth F1 title in Abu Dhabi

Victory at Yas Marina Circuit not enough to deny Lando Norris maiden F1 championship

F1December 08, 2025
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah was left out of the side for a third successive game on Saturday against Leeds. AFP
Mohamed Salah accuses Liverpool of 'throwing him under the bus'

Egyptian believes he is being made a scapegoat for club's poor run of form that has seen them fall off the title pace

FootballDecember 07, 2025
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