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Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

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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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Kylian Mbappe of France took his tally of World Cup 2026 goals to 10 in the bronze final against England. EPA
World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: Mbappe, Bellingham and Messi all shine

Big names delivered memorable performances in star-studded tournament in North America

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Kylian Mbappe has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. AFP
Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot race

France star took 2026 World Cup tally to 10 during third-place clash with England

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Magomed Ankalaev during UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
New opponent for Magomed Ankalaev named for UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

Bogdan Guskov will feature in the main event against former light-heavyweight champion

Combat SportsJuly 16, 2026
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of England, reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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'No regrets' for Tuchel as negative tactics see England lose to Argentina

Coach stands by his defensive substitutions after England had taken the lead against Argentina

World Cup 2026July 16, 2026
Argentina will wear their navy blue kit for their World Cup semi-final match against England. AFP
Argentina to face England in blue kit as Messi's 'favourite ref' to take charge

Argentina's away kit evokes memories of Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal and Beckham's sending off at 1986 and 1998 finals

World Cup 2026July 15, 2026
France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)
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Kylian Mbappe slams 'sloppy' France for missing out on World Cup final

Les Bleus lose semi-final 2-0 to Spain in Dallas

World Cup 2026July 15, 2026
France captain Kylian Mbappe, left, clashes with Spain's Lamine Yamal, right, in Arlington for a place in the World Cup final. AFP
Mbappe on a mission against Yamal for a place in the World Cup final

France square off against Spain for a place in Sunday's showpiece

World Cup 2026July 14, 2026
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is looking to win the World Cup for a second time in his long and illustrious career. AFP
Messi to face England for first time for place in World Cup final

Messi has never faced Three Lions before in 21-year international career

World Cup 2026July 13, 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino in the stands before the England v Norway match. Reuters
Fifa opens up possibility of 64-team World Cup

Infantino says proposal will be discussed after 2026 finals

World Cup 2026July 13, 2026
Switzerland striker Breel Embolo is shown a second yellow card by referee Joao Pinheiro for simulation. AFP
Embolo red card drama as Argentina edge Switzerland in extra time

Striker sent off for simulation minutes after Switzerland had drawn level as world champions win 3-1 in extra time

World Cup 2026July 12, 2026
Mikel Merino of Spain celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Belgium. AFP
Super-sub Merino sends Spain into World Cup semi-finals

Merino climbs off the bench to grab winning goal against Belgium days after he did the same against Portugal

World Cup 2026July 11, 2026
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after opening the scoring against Morocco in Boston. Reuters
Mbappe and Dembele score to end Morocco's World Cup run

Atlas Lions knocked out again by Les Bleus, who also eliminated them at the 2022 tournament

World Cup 2026July 09, 2026
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 07: Referee Francois Letexier gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Will Fifa act? Egypt's complaint puts World Cup officials under scrutiny

Egyptian FA wants referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team removed from the remainder of the World Cup

World Cup 2026July 09, 2026
Conor McGregor makes his UFC return this weekend, taking on Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. Photo: UFC
McGregor claims he is the greatest featherweight of all time ahead of UFC return

Irishman returns to combat five years after his last octagon appearance to take on American Max Holloway at UFC 329

Combat SportsJuly 09, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Argentina v Egypt - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 7, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah remonstrates with referee Francois Letexier after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez scores their third goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Dale Zanine TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Are Egypt right to blame officials (and Fifa) for their World Cup exit?

We examine the contentious issues during Argentina's 3-2 comeback win

World Cup 2026July 08, 2026
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