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Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

Sports Editor
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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Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Dani Olmo could be on the move this January. Getty Images
Salah, Alexander-Arnold and others potentially on the move in January

Players out of contract this summer are free to negotiate with clubs while others are potential transfer targets

FootballJanuary 02, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, centre right, congratulates William Saliba after the win at Brentford. Getty Images
Brentford v Arsenal: Ethan Nwaneri shines in Gunners' comeback win

Sickness bug sweeps through Arsenal squad forcing manager Mikel Arteta to send Kai Havertz home and start Declan Rice on the bench in 3-1 win

FootballJanuary 02, 2025
Tyson Fury during a media workout as part of the build up to his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Tyson Fury vows to 'annihilate' Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh

Fury will attempt to avenge his only defeat and join a select band of fighters to have won the heavyweight championship three times

Combat SportsDecember 19, 2024
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti celebrates with his players after a 3-0 win over Pachuca secured the Intercontinental Cup. Reuters
Real Madrid win Intercontinental Cup with victory over Pachuca

A 3-0 victory over Pachuca in Intercontinental Cup final gave Ancelotti the 15th title of his Real Madrid career to take him past Miguel Munoz

FootballDecember 19, 2024
Tyson Fury poses makes his entrance during Tuesday's Grand Arrivals in Riyadh ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Getty Images
Fury must forget about what comes next and focus on beating Usyk

Briton already touting a trilogy bout just days after talking up a lucrative all-British bout against Anthony Joshua

Combat SportsDecember 18, 2024
Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior poses with the Best Player trophy during the Best Fifa Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha. AFP
Fifa Awards: Real Madrid's Vinicius wins Best Men's player

Brazilian makes up for missing out on Ballon d'Or, collecting award in Doha ahead of Real Madrid's Intercontinental Cup match against Pachuca

FootballDecember 18, 2024
Tyson Fury believes he did enough to win his first fight with Oleksandr Usyk but has vowed to be more focused when they meet again in Riyadh on Saturday. Getty Images
Fury vows to cut out showboating in rematch with Usyk

Fury suffered the only loss of his career in May when Ukrainian took a split decision

Combat SportsDecember 17, 2024
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ahead of his rematch with world champion Oleksandr Usyk, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
Fury insists Joshua 'still a great fight' and says main motivation is money

Fury is aiming to seize the WBA, WBC and WBO world heavyweight titles held by Usyk when they meet for the second time at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena on Saturday

Combat SportsDecember 16, 2024
Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, right, consoles Matheus Nunes at the end of the match. AP Photo
Guardiola: I'm not good enough to solve Manchester City's problems

A 2-1 Premier League defeat at home to Manchester United was team's eighth loss in 11 matches

FootballDecember 16, 2024
Pachuca's Salomon Rondon lifts the trophy after winning the Fifa Challenger Cup with a penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt's Al Ahly. Reuters
Heartache for Al Ahly as they miss out on chance to face Real Madrid

With the game goalless at the end of 90 minutes and extra time, the game was decided on penalties, with the Mexican club prevailing 6-5

FootballDecember 15, 2024
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, left, and first-team coach Pep Guardiola celebrate with the Premier League trophy on the final day of the 2023/24 season. Getty
Manchester City announce club-record revenues of £715 million

Club announces profit of £73.8 million after clinching record fourth Premier League title in a row

FootballDecember 13, 2024
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has struggled for goals of late. Reuters
Premier League talking points: City's struggles, Salah can't stop scoring

We take a look at the key talking points ahead of this weekend's English top-flight fixtures

FootballDecember 13, 2024
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their first goal with teamamte Amad Diallo. Reuters
Man United boss Amorim sees Hojlund-Diallo row as a good sign

Teammates exchanged angry words at the final whistle following United's 2-1 Europa League victory over Viktoria Plzen

FootballDecember 13, 2024
Saudi Arabia fans with a replica World Cup trophy. The kingdom will host the 2034 tournament. PA
2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup: Host cities, stadiums and all you need to know

Fifa confirm football's global showpiece is heading to the kingdom

FootballDecember 12, 2024
Ferrari said the agreement with Andretti Formula Racing LLC was subject to written confirmation from the governing FIA and Formula One that the entry for 2026 had been accepted and approved. Reuters
Ferrari 'very proud' to supply engines to new Cadillac Formula One team

Organisers earlier announced General Motors-backed team is set to become 11th entrant in the sport

F1December 11, 2024
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