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Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

Sports Editor
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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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Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Kholood - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 29, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts REUTERS / Stringer
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Ronaldo retiring from international football is good news for Al Nassr

Portugal striker can now focus his efforts on firing Saudi club to domestic and continental glory

FootballNovember 06, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili, right, will be making his fourth appearance in RAF wrestlingPhoto: Ethara
Dvalishvili 'excited to return to Abu Dhabi' after being added to RAF card

Georgian to face former UFC opponent Marlon Moraes on November 14

Combat SportsNovember 04, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al Nassr's recent AFC Champions League Elite trip to face Pakhtakor as Saudi Pro League clubs look to rest and rotate players. Reuters
Asian Cup delay gives Saudi Pro League breathing space

Matchweek 13 fixtures postponed as league says it will work with clubs to create 'additional flexibility in the domestic football calendar'

FootballNovember 04, 2026
AFC Asian Player of the Year and Saudi Arabia captain Salem Al Dawsari during the draw for the 2027 Asian Cup. AFP
AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia due to security concerns

Tournament moved to December 2027 because of 'exceptional circumstances' amid regional unrest

FootballNovember 03, 2026
Al Ain players celebrate Rafael Rodrigues' goal to go 2-0 up against Al Ittihad at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Getty Images
Al Ain stay perfect in AFC Champions League as Al Nassr thrash Pakhtakor

UAE champions beat Al Ittihad 4-1 in Jeddah as Nassr win 6-2 in Tashkent

FootballNovember 03, 2026
Rory McIlroy is hoping to win the 2026 Abu Dhabi Championship after four runner-up finishes. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi Golf Championship: Rory McIlroy returns and all you need to know

Northern Irishman is in a three-way tie to be crowned Race to Dubai winner

SportNovember 02, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals in 15 minutes to fire Al Nassr to victory over Al Kholood. Getty Images
Ronaldo bags hat-trick in Al Nassr win and picks up BOAT award

Portuguese superstar's three goals fire Al Nassr to 5-2 victory over Al Kholood, while he also won public vote for Ballon d'Or Of All Time award

FootballOctober 30, 2026
Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi was without a host of first-team regulars for the trip to Al Shamal. Getty Images
Inzaghi blames fatigue as depleted Al Hilal suffer shock defeat at Al Shamal

Italian without Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Martinelli and Summerville for 3-1 loss in Qatar

FootballOctober 28, 2026
Alexander Volkanovski (green shorts) beats Movsar Evloev in a featherweight championship fight at UFC 333. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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What next for Volkanovski after UFC 333 masterclass in Abu Dhabi?

Australian beats Evloev to cement status as greatest featherweight champion while Yan wins Dvalishvili trilogy epic

Combat SportsOctober 25, 2026
Alexander Volkanovski (green shorts) beats Movsar Evloev in a featherweight championship fight at UFC 333. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UFC 333: Volkanovski makes history with TKO win over Evloev

Australian retains featherweight title while Petr Yan beats Merab Dvalishvili in a fight-of-the-year contender at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsOctober 24, 2026
Champion Alexander Volkanovski faces off with Movsar Evloev during the press conference ahead of their title fight in the featherweight division. UFC 333. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UFC 333: Abu Dhabi fight card and all you need to know

Etihad Arena to host two title fights including bantamweight championship between Yan and Dvalishvili

Combat SportsOctober 24, 2026
UFC President and CEO Dana White speaks about UFC 333. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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ExclusiveDana White hails Abu Dhabi as ‘a very special place’ for UFC

UFC president talks about the enduring relationship with the emirate ahead of UFC 333

Combat SportsOctober 24, 2026
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, left, faces off against Movsar Evloev ahead of their headline match at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UFC 333: Volkanovski says Evloev has plenty, but not enough to beat him

Fighters faced off for the final time at UFC 333 pre-fight press conference

Combat SportsOctober 23, 2026
Champion Alexander Volkanovski takes part in an open workout ahead of his title fight against Movsar Evloev in the bantamweight division. UFC 321. Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UFC 333 predictions: Volkanovski and Dvalishvili to leave Abu Dhabi as champions

Etihad Arena to host two world title fights on Saturday

Combat SportsOctober 22, 2026
Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes defends his super heavyweight title in Abu Dhabi on October 23. Photo: Schiaffo LLC
Dayne Viernes out to cement status as Power Slap greatest in Abu Dhabi

'Da Hawaiian Hitman' defends super heavyweight title against Vasilii 'Dumpling' Kamotskii at Space42 Arena

Combat SportsOctober 22, 2026
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