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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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Cristiano Ronaldo was on target for Al Nassr in their 4-1 Saudi Super Cup final defeat to Al Hilal. Photo: Al Nassr FC
Time running out for Ronaldo to add Saudi titles to trophy collection

Al Nassr lost the Saudi Super Cup final to Al Hilal on Saturday with the champions again looking the team to beat this season

FootballAugust 19, 2024
Pep Guardiola with Kevin De Bruyne after Manchester City's win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Reuters
Pep Guardiola: Managing Manchester City an 'honour'

Spaniard says managing club a 'privilege' as City kick-start campaign with 2-0 win over Chelsea

FootballAugust 19, 2024
Achraf Hakimi had a successful Olympics with Morocco as he prepares to return to domestic duty with PSG. Reuters
PSG look to likes of Hakimi to lead as they begin life without Mbappe

Moroccan defender is one of head coach Luis Enrique's most-trusted players as they look to maintain French dominance

FootballAugust 16, 2024
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal received a huge ovation during the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Monaco. AFP
Lamine Yamal carries weight of expectation at Barcelona

Teenager was one of the stars of Spain's Euro 2024 title win but Barca face a huge task to dethrone La Liga champions Real Madrid

FootballAugust 15, 2024
Soccer Football - Super Cup - Real Madrid v Atalanta - National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland - August 14, 2024 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with the trophy after winning the Super Cup REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Mbappe savours 'great moment' after scoring on Real Madrid debut

French striker on target on debut in 2-0 win as Real win Uefa Super Cup

FootballAugust 15, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif shows off her Olympic gold medal upon her arrival at the airport in Algiers, Algeria August 12, 2024. Reuters
Imane Khelif names Musk and JK Rowling in cyberbullying lawsuit

Algerian won a gold medal in women's boxing in Paris against the backdrop of a torrent of abuse over her gender

OlympicsAugust 14, 2024
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius JR, centre, trains with teammates ahead of Wednesday's Uefa Super Cup final against Atalanta in Warsaw, Poland. AFP
Has the SPL bubble burst or are clubs focused on the future?

Tuesday's reports that the country have tabled a €1 billion offer for the Brazilian could spark a flurry of transfer activity, but signings so far signal a shift in focus to developing young talent

FootballAugust 14, 2024
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola alongside striker Erling Haaland holding the Community Shield. AFP
Manchester City begin title defence under cloud of uncertainty

Abu Dhabi-owned club chasing unprecedented fifth title in a row but could face sanctions if found guilty of breaking Premier League alleged breaches of financial rules

FootballAugust 13, 2024
West Ham United’s Kurt Zouma during a pre-season friendly match at the Chigwell Construction Stadium, Dagenham. PA
Kurt Zouma set for move to Dubai club Shabab Al Ahli

West Ham captain expected to seal transfer to the UAE in the coming days

FootballAugust 09, 2024
Algeria's Imane Khelif (Blue) reacts after beating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng in the women's 66kg semi-final boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 6, 2024. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP)
Imane Khelif: Gender row will rumble on well after these Olympics

Algerian fights for the women's boxing -66kg title against China's Liu Yang on Friday

OlympicsAugust 08, 2024
Omar Yaser Ismail. Photo: Palestine Olympic Committee
Palestine's Omar Ismail begins Olympic taekwondo medal quest

UAE-based athlete takes on Hadi Tiranvalipour, representing the Refugee Olympic Team, in 58kg qualifier

OlympicsAugust 06, 2024
Algeria's Imane Khelif after beating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng in the women's 66kg semi-final. AFP
Paris Olympics: Algeria's Imane Khelif to fight for gold medal

Unanimous points decision over Janjaem Suwannapheng sets up 66kg gold-medal bout with China's Yang Liu

OlympicsAugust 06, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif poses for a photo after an interview with SNTV at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo / Vadim Ghirda)
Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying over gender row

Algerian boxer faces Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng for a shot at the gold medal in women's 66kg division

OlympicsAugust 06, 2024
UAE's Omar Al Marzooqi has qualified for individual showjumping final at the Paris Olympics. Reuters
UAE rider Al Marzooqi reaches showjumping final

Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali eases into 3000m steeplechase final

OlympicsAugust 05, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. Getty Images
World Boxing chief says no proof Imane Khelif is transgender

Organisation, which hopes to run Olympic boxing, says it will develop own gender tests to make athletes' safety a priority

OlympicsAugust 02, 2024
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