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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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      MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle / Getty Images)
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      FootballJanuary 07, 2026
      Algeria's Adil Boulbina celebrates scoring his team's extra-time winner against DR Congo. AFP
      Play01:15
      Boulbina stunner sends Algeria through as Ivory Coast also reach last eight

      Algeria set up quarter-final against fellow unbeaten team Nigeria while Ivory Coast take on Egypt

      FootballJanuary 07, 2026
      Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring Egypt's third goal to secure an extra-time win over Benin. Reuters
      Salah says Egypt 'not favourites' to win Afcon after hard-fought win over Benin

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      FootballJanuary 06, 2026
      File photo dated 14/09/25 of Ruben Amorim. Ruben Amorim has been sacked as head coach of Manchester United, the Premier League club have announced. Issue date: Monday January 5, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire
      Play01:35
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      FootballJanuary 05, 2026
      Brentford's Igor Thiago took his tally to 14 Premier League goals after bagging three against Everton. Getty Images
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      FootballJanuary 05, 2026
      Mohamed Salah is away on international duty with Egypt but faces an uncertain future with club side Liverpool. AFP
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      FootballJanuary 03, 2026
      Gabriel Jesus, centre, of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal against Aston Villa. Getty Images
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      Rasmus Hojlund has scored nine goals in 20 appearances for Napoli since joining on loan from Manchester United. EPA
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      FootballJanuary 01, 2026
      Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, speaks with Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the sidelines of the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Government Media Office
      Play01:05
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      FootballDecember 30, 2025
      Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres and Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrate their win over Brighton on December 27, 2025. AP
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      FootballDecember 29, 2025
      Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, with Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa. Dubai Government Media Office
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      Fifa president spoke on a range of topics, including the 2026 World Cup, during a speech at the World Sports Summit

      FootballDecember 29, 2025
      Nick Woltemade, centre, scored twice in Newcastle's 2-2 draw against Chelsea. EPA
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      FootballDecember 26, 2025
      Algeria's Riyad Mahrez, right, celebrates scoring the team's second goal against Sudan at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 24, 2025. AFP
      Afcon 2025: Mahrez warns Algeria 'not to get carried away' after beating Sudan

      Al Ahli winger nets twice in 3-0 victory while defending champions Ivory Coast also begin with three points

      FootballDecember 25, 2025
      Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their second goal against Manchester United. Reuters
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      Who else makes our best XI?

      FootballDecember 23, 2025
      Rasmus Hojlund, right, celebrates with Naoli teammate David Neres after the first of the Brazilian's two goals against Bologna. Getty Images
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      FootballDecember 23, 2025
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