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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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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
Spell for your supper. Photo: The Magic Table
Restaurant of the weekThe Magic Table blurs the line between performance and plate

Guests can 'unlock' courses by taking part in a series of interactive quests

FoodFebruary 06, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was left our of Al Nassr's most recent matchday squad amid reports he was unhappy at Karim Benzema's transfer to Al Hilal. Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to training with Al Nassr to dampen exit rumours

Portuguese player was absent from most recent matchday squad, sparking rumours that he was unhappy with the club

FootballFebruary 05, 2026
Al Hilal's new signing Karim Benzema holds up his new shirt during his official unveiling. Reuters
Al Hilal unveil new signing Karim Benzema: 'I will give everything on the pitch'

N'Golo Kante leaves Al Ittihad to join Turkish side Fenerbahce

FootballFebruary 04, 2026
Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Karim Benzema, formerly of Al Ittihad but now an Al Hilal player. Getty Images
Ronaldo v Benzema: trophies, tantrums and the Saudi spotlight

Story of the transfer window is Benzema's move to Al Hilal and Ronaldo's reaction to it

FootballFebruary 03, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al Nassr's matchday squad for their 1-0 win over Al Riyadh. Reuters
What next for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr?

Portuguese striker sat out Monday's win over Al Riyadh amid reports he is unhappy about Karim Benzema's move to Al Hilal

FootballFebruary 03, 2026
Dominic Solanke celebrates scoring his second goal in a 2-2 draw against Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Reuters
Solanke and other superb 'scorpion kick' goals

We take a look down memory lane to see some of the finest finishes in the most unusual fashion

FootballFebruary 02, 2026
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