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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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Liverpool's English defender #66 Trent Alexander-Arnold (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England, on December 3, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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Alexander-Arnold's 'worldies': Premier League team of the week

Liverpool edge 4-3 thriller at Anfield, Tottenham strike late to secure draw at Manchester City, Arsenal stay top of the table

FootballDecember 04, 2023
PSG forward Ousmane Dembele, rear, appeals for a penalty after the ball struck the body of Newcastle United defender Timo Livramento, left, before the ball bounced up on to his arm. EPA
Newcastle United handball: Why was a penalty given?

Eddie Howe said decision to award PSG a spot-kick after VAR check the 'wrong decision' and 'hugely frustrating'

FootballNovember 29, 2023
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 24: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Jos Verstappen look on in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 24, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
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Abu Dhabi F1: Drivers arrive as Verstappen sits out Friday practice

Teams will test their machines as they get to grips with Yas Marina Circuit

F1November 24, 2023
AL AHSAA, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 3: Ruben Neves of Al Hilal victory celebrates after the Saudi Pro League match between Al Fateh and Al-Hilal at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium on November 3, 2023 in Al Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)
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15 players Newcastle could target from other PIF-owned clubs

Premier League team free to sign players on loan from clubs under the same ownership

FootballNovember 22, 2023
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk shake hands after the heavyweight fight between Fury and Francis Ngannou on October 28, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Fury v Usyk date to be announced on Thursday

Fight to unify world heavyweight division will take place in Saudi Arabia, Top Rank chief confirms

Combat SportsNovember 15, 2023
Pakistan's captain Babar Azam plays a shot during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between New Zealand and Pakistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on November 4, 2023. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
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Can Pakistan still qualify for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals?

Pakistan face holders England in Kolkata on Saturday, their final group game, but an inferior run rate to New Zealand leaves Babar Azam's men with a mountain to climb

CricketNovember 10, 2023
Ground staff inspect the pitch after rain interrupted New Zealand's training session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. AFP
New Zealand v Sri Lanka: Rain predicted in Bengaluru for crucial match

New Zealand are one of three teams vying for the fourth semi-final spot alongside Pakistan and Afghanistan

CricketNovember 09, 2023
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United is shown a red card by referee Donatas Rumsas. Getty
Ten Hag laments 'harsh' Rashford red card against Copenhagen

Game swings Copenhagen's way after Rashford was sent off after a VAR review late in the first half of 4-3 Champions League defeat

FootballNovember 09, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero, centre, is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver. Reuters
Tottenham boss Postecoglou laments VAR in 4-1 loss to Chelsea

A 4-1 win for the Blues over their London rivals told only half the story of a match that featured five disallowed goals, two red cards, a penalty and two Spurs players forced off during the first half with injury

FootballNovember 07, 2023
Soccer Football - Premier League - Luton Town v Liverpool - Kenilworth Road, Luton, Britain - November 5, 2023 Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Liverpool's Luis Diaz makes plea to father's kidnappers

Liverpool forward Diaz makes a goalscoring return against Luton as head of ELN group in Colombia acknowledges the organisation made a 'mistake' by taking his parents

FootballNovember 06, 2023
Saudi Arabia fans arrive at the stadium before a Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 match. Getty Images
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Saudi Arabia humbled by 'massive support' for 2034 World Cup bid

The faith and trust expressed from the football family motivates us even more to hopefully host this iconic tournament, says Yasser Al Misehal

FootballNovember 01, 2023
Saudi Arabia fans watch a World Cup match at a fan screening in Marsool Park, Riyadh on November 26, 2022. Reuters
Saudi Arabia confirmed as sole bidder for 2034 World Cup

Football Australia decision leaves Saudi bid unopposed

FootballOctober 31, 2023
Inter Miami CF's Argentine forward Lionel Messi reacts on stage with his trophy as he receives his 8th Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 30, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
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Lionel Messi: Winning eighth Ballon d'Or a dream come true

Messi, 36, was awarded on the back of his performances last season when he inspired Argentina to glory at the World Cup in Qatar

FootballOctober 31, 2023
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 29, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / Getty Images)
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Erling Haaland: 'Keano' chants motivated me in Manchester derby

Norwegian striker celebrated in front of taunting United fans as two-goal salvo helps City to 3-0 win against United

FootballOctober 30, 2023
Muhammar fish paella at MouzMari. Photo: MouzMari
Restaurant of the week: Abu Dhabi steakhouse blends Argentine and Emirati flavours

Meaty mains aside, must-try dishes include the Muhammar fish paella and papa gratinada potatoes

WeekendOctober 20, 2023
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