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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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Al Ahli forward Galeno, right, had a goal ruled out for offside in the 1-0 win over Al Riyadh. Getty Images
Al Ahli reclaim top spot from Ronaldo's Al Nassr with narrow win over Al Riyadh

An own goal by Milan Borjan gifted Al Ahli all three points to move them back to the Saudi Pro League summit

FootballFebruary 27, 2026
Ivan Toney's hat-trick in the win over Al Najma took him to 23 goals in the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League season. Getty Images
Ivan Toney must let his goals do the talking after Damac flashpoint

Al Ahli striker involved in bizarre spat with Damac defender, later trolling him on social media

FootballFebruary 25, 2026
Lebanon's Benjamin Hassan says he will 'play freely' when he takes on Stan Wawrinka at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty Images
Dubai Tennis: Lebanon's Benjamin Hassan drawn against Stan Wawrinka

Top-seed Felix Auger-Aliassime will begin his quest for ATP 500 title against China's Zhizhen Zhang

TennisFebruary 22, 2026
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the first of his two goals in a 4-0 win over Al Hazem. Reuters
'I belong to Saudi Arabia': Ronaldo bags brace to send Al Nassr top

A 4-0 victory over Al Hazem sees Nassr back at the summit as Portugal star moves on from row with SPL bosses

FootballFebruary 22, 2026
Mohammad Yahya has signed a three-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League. Photo: PFL
InterviewMohammad Yahya joins PFL as Emirati MMA pioneer plots comeback

After three defeats in the UFC, the 31-year-old returns fully recovered and eyeing title run at Mena tournament in Saudi Arabia

Combat SportsFebruary 22, 2026
Alexandra Eala plays a backhand on her way to a straight-sets victory over Sorana Cirstea at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty Images
Eala to face Gauff as Dubai Tennis Championships run continues

Eala, 20, saw off Romanian veteran Cirstea 7-5, 6-4 after Gauff books place in quarter-finals following error-strewn victory against Mertens

TennisFebruary 19, 2026
Ivan Toney leads the Saudi Pro League scoring charts with 20 goals so far, one ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Getty Images
Ivan Toney thriving in Saudi Arabia but still waiting on England call

Al Ahli striker has made only a brief cameo under Thomas Tuchel, but his goalscoring exploits should give England boss food for thought ahead of World Cup

FootballFebruary 18, 2026
Alexandra Eala enjoyed huge support from the Filipino community during her win over Jasmine Paolini in Dubai. Photo: Action Images
Dubai Tennis Championships: Eala roared on to victory by Filipino crowd

World No 47 overpowers Jasmine Paolini to set up last-16 clash against Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea

TennisFebruary 18, 2026
Britain's Emma Raducanu receives medical attention during her match against Croatia's Antonia Ruzic at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Reuters
Dubai Tennis Championships: Raducanu bows out as Tjen advances

Tjen sees off Leylah Fernandez while Badosa, Bencic and Anisimova all book spots in last 32

TennisFebruary 17, 2026
Sarvjeet Kaur at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, competing in the archery. Victor Besa / The National
'Makes me feel young': Gold medallist Kaur says archery changed her life

Indian woman enjoys success with two podiums in UAE capital after being inspired to take up sport by her son

SportFebruary 12, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka in action against Veronika Kudermetova during the 2025 WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Photo: Action UAE
Dubai Tennis Championships: When is it, who is playing and how to get tickets

The UAE's premier tennis tournament set to feature multiple Grand Slam winners and previous Dubai champions

TennisFebruary 10, 2026
Al Hilal, in blue, could find no way past Shabab Al Ahli in Dubai. Photo: Al Hilal Saudi Club
Shabab Al Ahli hold leaders Al Hilal in AFC Champions League Elite

UAE champions become first club to take points off Saudi side in this season's competition

FootballFebruary 10, 2026
Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo gets off a shot ahead of a challenge by Tottenham's Cristian Romero. Getty Images
Man Utd v Tottenham player ratings: Fernandes 8, Mbeumo 7; Romero 1, Vicario 7

United interim manager Carrick wins fourth Premier League game in succession

FootballFebruary 08, 2026
Sara Bejlek returns the ball. Ekaterina Alexandrova (pink) takes on Sara Bejlek (black top) in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open singles final. International Tennis Centre, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Bejlek beats Alexandrova to win Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Czech prospect, 20, wins maiden WTA Tour title in UAE

TennisFebruary 07, 2026
A supporter holds a placard showing the name and number of Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, after the Portuguese forward was omitted from Friday's match against Al Ittihad. AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Al Nassr squad again

Portuguese left out of squad that secured a 2-0 win over Al Ittihad

FootballFebruary 07, 2026
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