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      Steve Luckings

      Steve Luckings

      Sports Editor
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      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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      Articles

      Al Hilal's new signing Karim Benzema holds up his new shirt during his official unveiling. Reuters
      Al Hilal unveil new signing Karim Benzema: 'I will give everything on the pitch'

      N'Golo Kante leaves Al Ittihad to join Turkish side Fenerbahce

      FootballFebruary 04, 2026
      Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Karim Benzema, formerly of Al Ittihad but now an Al Hilal player. Getty Images
      Ronaldo v Benzema: trophies, tantrums and the Saudi spotlight

      Story of the transfer window is Benzema's move to Al Hilal and Ronaldo's reaction to it

      FootballFebruary 03, 2026
      Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al Nassr's matchday squad for their 1-0 win over Al Riyadh. Reuters
      What next for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr?

      Portuguese striker sat out Monday's win over Al Riyadh amid reports he is unhappy about Karim Benzema's move to Al Hilal

      FootballFebruary 03, 2026
      Dominic Solanke celebrates scoring his second goal in a 2-2 draw against Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Reuters
      Solanke and other superb 'scorpion kick' goals

      We take a look down memory lane to see some of the finest finishes in the most unusual fashion

      FootballFebruary 02, 2026
      World No 5 Elena Rybakina returns to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after losing in the semi-finals to Belinda Bencic in the 2025 tournament. Photo: Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
      Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026: Players to watch and how to get tickets

      Tournament kicks off on January 31 at Zayed Sports City with the final on February 7

      TennisJanuary 23, 2026
      Justin Gaethje, left, and Paddy Pimblett face off this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada for the interim UFC lightweight title. Zuffa LLC
      UFC 324: Love him or hate him, Paddy 'The Baddy' gets his title shot

      Interim lightweight belt on the line as Sean O'Malley-Song Yadong promoted to co-main event in Las Vegas

      Combat SportsJanuary 22, 2026
      Aryna Sabalenka in action against Veronika Kudermetova during the 2025 WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Photo: Action UAE
      All of world's top 20 confirmed for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

      WTA 1000 event to be held at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium from February 15-21

      TennisJanuary 16, 2026
      Michael Carrick has been named interim manager at Manchester United until the end of the season. EPA
      Carrick's Man United in-tray: Get back to 'United Way' and resolve Mainoo future

      United's new interim manager has two tough assignments to begin his second spell in charge

      FootballJanuary 14, 2026
      Xabi Alonso lasted only eight months in charge at Real Madrid. AFP
      Xabi Alonso sacked by Real Madrid and replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa

      Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona final straw for club

      FootballJanuary 13, 2026
      Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, reacts following a coming together with Al Hilal's Hassan Tambakti. Reuters
      'Impossible': Ronaldo complains after being subbed in Nassr's loss to Hilal

      Hilal win Riyadh derby 3-1 to move seven points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League

      FootballJanuary 13, 2026
      Raphinha celebrates scoring his side's decisive third goal against Real Madrid in Jeddah. Reuters
      Raphinha double seals breathtaking Spanish Super Cup final for Barcelona

      Brazilian's brace sees Barca edge Real Madrid 3-2 to lift Super Cup for the 16th time

      FootballJanuary 12, 2026
      Brahim Diaz struck in the first half to set Morocco on their way to victory over Cameroon. AFP
      Brahim Diaz extends own scoring record to fire Morocco into Afcon semi-finals

      Real Madrid star scores fifth goal in as many games as Atlas Lions see off Cameroon 2-0 in Rabat

      FootballJanuary 10, 2026
      Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso shouts at Atletico Madrid counterpart Diego Simeone during an angry exchange in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Thursday. AFP
      Simeone-Vinicius row overshadows Real Madrid's win in Jeddah

      Real to face Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final after seeing off Atletico 2-1

      FootballJanuary 09, 2026
      Mario Balotelli has been without a club since being released by Italian club Genoa. Getty Images
      Balotelli reportedly on his way to Dubai to sign for Al Ittifaq

      Italian striker has not played any competitive football since December 2024

      FootballJanuary 08, 2026
      Edgars Skrivers takes on unbeaten Renat Khavalov at PFL: Road to Dubai on February 7
      Skrivers ready to deliver 'a performance to remember' against Khabib protege

      Bout is part of the 12-fight build-up to the main clash that sees Usman Nurmagomedov defend his lightweight title against Alfie Davis

      Combat SportsJanuary 07, 2026
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