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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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Zlatko Dalic, right, watches on as UAE players fine-tune their preparations for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. Photo: @UAEFNT/X
Arabian Gulf Cup: Who are the UAE's opponents, schedule and how to watch

The 27th Arabian Gulf Cup takes place in Jeddah from September 23 to October 6

FootballSeptember 22, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev, right, will headline RAF Abu Dhabi when the wrestling promotion debuts in the UAE in November. Photo: RAF Abu Dhabi
Chimaev to headline wrestling event as RAF signs five-year Abu Dhabi deal

Real American Freestyle announces partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi and UAE Wrestling Federation

Combat SportsSeptember 21, 2026
Brighton midfielder Chema Andrss celebrates scoring their third goal against Arsenal. AFP
Brighton end Arsenal's perfect start to the season with comfortable win

A 3-0 victory moved the Seagulls up to third, while Everton maintain unbeaten start with win over 10-man Ipswich

FootballSeptember 19, 2026
Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring their second goal against Tottenham. Reuters
'Fragile' Spurs drop into Premier League relegation zone

Manzambi, Jackson and Buendia all on target in 3-2 victory for visitors

FootballSeptember 19, 2026
(L-R) Dubai Basketball's Filip Petrusev, Real Madrid's Walter Tavares and Dubai Basketball's Thomas Walkup in action during the EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup semi-finals match betweenReal Madrid and Dubai Basketball in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 September 2026. EPA / ALI HAIDER
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Real Madrid hold off Dubai Basketball to reach EuroLeague SuperCup final

Madrid beat Dubai 98-95 in overtime while Olympiacos see off Fenerbahce 92-90 in semi-finals

SportSeptember 19, 2026
Petr Yan, left, outclassed Merab Dvalishvili in their second fight to claim the Georgian's UFC bantamweight title in December 2025. Photo: Zuffa LLC
UFC 333 countdown: One night, two title fights and a trilogy to be decided

The world's leading MMA promotion returns to Etihad Arena on October 24

Combat SportsSeptember 18, 2026
Dubai Basketball are one of four teams taking part in the EuroLeague SuperCup in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
EuroLeague SuperCup: Teams, schedule and ticket prices

Dubai Basketball to take on heavyweights Real Madrid in semi-final matchup at Etihad Arena

SportSeptember 15, 2026
Mateo Retegui came off the bench to score the second of Al Qadsiah's goals in a 2-1 win over Al Wasl. Getty Images
Mixed fortunes for UAE clubs in AFC Champions League openers

UAE international Yuri Cesar fires Shabab Al Ahli to victory over Iranian side Tractor

FootballSeptember 15, 2026
Manchester City ran out 1-0 winners at Old Trafford despite having Phil Foden sent off in the first half. EPA
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Should Haaland's goal for City against Man United have been ruled out?

Pro Ref admit 'error of judgement' in VAR not sending referee to review subjective offence by Fernandez in the build-up to City's winner

FootballSeptember 14, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Abha. AFP
Ronaldo's Al Ain test as Al Qadsiah gatecrash Saudi Pro League title race

Brendan Rodgers' side sit level on 15 points with leaders Al Hilal and Al Nassr

FootballSeptember 10, 2026
Simone Inzaghi waves to fans after seeing his Al Hilal side suffer their first defeat of the season. Getty Images
Inzaghi accepts blame as Al Hilal's 47-game unbeaten run ended by Neom

Italian suffers first Saudi Pro League defeat since taking charge in summer of 2025

FootballSeptember 08, 2026
Tottenham striker Richarlison saw a move to Everton collapse on Tuesday. Getty Images
Richarlison left out of Tottenham's Premier League squad

Brazilian, 29, has been linked with a move to Mohamed Salah's club with Super Lig window to close on Friday

FootballSeptember 04, 2026
Alexandra Eala on her way to victory against Oleksandra Oliynykova. AFP
'I’m proud to represent Filipinos': Eala fans turn out in force at US Open

Fans held signs and waved Philippine flags as 17th seed booked her place in the third round

TennisSeptember 04, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo picked up the man-of-the-match award for his performance against Al Taawoun. Reuters
Watkins arrives, Ronaldo responds: Saudi Pro League talking points

England striker Watkins marked his Al Hilal debut with a goal in their 3-0 win over Al Ahli Saudi

FootballSeptember 04, 2026
Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush at Manchester City. Getty Images
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'You better not ghost me on Snapchat!': Haaland says goodbye to Marmoush at City

Manchester City striker embraced Egyptian teammate ahead of his loan move to Tottenham

FootballSeptember 03, 2026
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