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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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Omar Al Marzooqi, left, and Abdullah Al Marri are part of the 14-strong UAE squad headed for the Paris Olympics. Photo: Kamel Abdalla
Who are the 14 athletes representing the UAE at Paris 2024?

Equestrian rider Omar Al Marzooqi and cyclist Safia Al Sayegh chosen as flag-bearers for Opening Ceremony

OlympicsJuly 05, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to score at Euro 2024 and has come in for criticism for his reactions and performances. AFP
Portugal v France: Bernardo Silva defends Cristiano Ronaldo

Silva said teammate's reaction to penalty miss against Slovenia was 'normal' while coach Martinez says Ronaldo may be relieved of free-kick duties

FootballJuly 05, 2024
N'Golo Kante has been one of France's star performers at Euro 2024. AFP
Midfield metronome N'Golo Kante is France's driving force

Les Bleus have struggled for goals but Kante's energetic displays have helped carry them to the quarter-finals where they will face Portugal

FootballJuly 02, 2024
England manager Gareth Southgate gestures towards the fans after winning the UEFA Euro 2024, round of 16 match at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Picture date: Sunday June 30, 2024. PA Photo. See PA Story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping.
Dysfunction may be England manager Southgate's best hope

Southgate has been criticised for not making changes to his team, but the chaos against Slovakia offers glimmer of hope that Three Lions have stumbled upon a winning formula

FootballJuly 01, 2024
UAE's Fahad Badr battles with Bahrain's Hamad Al Shamsan during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Zabeel Stadium, Dubai on June 11, 2024. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE to face Iran and Qatar in Asian 2026 World Cup qualifiers

National team will also take on Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and North Korea in Group A

FootballJune 27, 2024
Turkey's Arda Guler has been earmarked as a future star. Reuters
Turkey v Portugal: New kid Guler takes on evergreen Ronaldo

Guler, 19, wasn't even born when Ronaldo scored his first goal at a European Championship in 2004

FootballJune 22, 2024
Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring the equaliser against Scotland. Reuters
Euro 2024: Shaqiri rescues point but Scots keep hopes alive

Shaqiri's goal-of-the-round contender secures a 1-1 draw to leave Swiss second in Group A on four points, meaning Scotland must beat Hungary in final match to have any chance of progressing

FootballJune 20, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo fialed to find the net against Czech Republic but still made European Championship history. AFP
Euro 2024: Ronaldo and Pepe make history as Portugal beat Czechs

Striker Ronaldo appears in his sixth European Championship while defender Pepe becomes tournament's oldest player

FootballJune 19, 2024
Jamal Musiala, right, celebrates after scoring Germany's second goal against Scotland. AFP
Naglesmann says win over Scotland 'important' first step for Germany

Goals for Wirtz, Musiala, Havertz, Fullkrug and Can blast Germans to emphatic win in Group A opener

FootballJune 15, 2024
Stephan El Shaarawy is part of the Italy squad that will defend the European Championship title in Germany. Getty
El Shaarawy, Yamal and other players of Arab descent at Euro 2024

Stephan El Shaarawy qualified to represent Egypt through his father before deciding on Italy

FootballJune 14, 2024
This handout picture provided by the UAE Presidential Court shows UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C), who also is the majority owner of English football club Manchester City FC, posing for a photo with the club's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (2nd-R) and other members of the management along with Khaldoon Khalifa al-Mubarak (2nd-L), Managing Director Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, during an event celebrating the club's fourth consecutive Premier League title at Qasr al-Watan in Abu Dhabi on June 13, 2024. (Photo by Hamad AL-KAABI / UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT- NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
Sheikh Mansour receives Manchester City officials

City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and manager Pep Guardiola present the club's trophies during visit to Abu Dhabi

FootballJune 14, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a prolific season at Al Nassr and will represent Portugal at Euro 2024. Reuters
Euro 2024: The players representing the Saudi Pro League

Plenty of players who ply their trade in the kingdom will be on display in Germany

FootballJune 13, 2024
Steph Houghton missed out on a second WSL title with Manchester City after Chelsea pipped them to the title on goal difference. Getty
Khaldoon Al Mubarak pays tribute to Man City 'legend' Steph Houghton

Captain of women's side retired in May after a stellar career in which she helped the club win the WSL title, four Women's Cups and five WSL Cups

FootballJune 06, 2024
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of Manchester City hold the Premier League title trophy following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield / Getty Images)
Khaldoon Al Mubarak: Man City targeting five league titles in a row

Manchester City chairman was conducting his end-of-season review in Abu Dhabi last Saturday

FootballJune 05, 2024
Netherland’s Max O’Dowd avoids a run out during the Netherlands vs Nepal match 7 group stage match in the ICC Men's T20 cricket World Cup at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas on June 4, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP)
T20 World CupNepal lose to Netherlands in T20 World Cup

England v Scotland in Barbados abandoned due to rain

CricketJune 04, 2024
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