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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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Tijjani Reijnders joined Manchester City in the 2025/26 season, scoring seven goals in 47 appearances. Getty Images
Tijjani Reijnders set to complete move to Saudi Pro League

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Al Qadsiah for Netherlands midfielder

FootballAugust 14, 2026
A debut goal by Eduard Spertsyan ensured all three points for Al Ahli Saudi over Diriyah. Photo: Roshn Saudi League
Al Ahli Saudi begin post-Jaissle era with victory in Saudi Pro League opener

New signing Spertsyan settles match against Diriyah while last season's top scorer Quinones among the goals for Al Qadsiah

FootballAugust 14, 2026
Al Jazira's Bruno battles with Al Ittihad's Faris Abdi, right, and Houssem Aouar during their AFC Asian Champions League Elite qualification match. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Al Jazira humbled by Al Ittihad in AFC Champions League Elite play-off

Goals from Bergwijn, Aouar and Al Sahafi seal 4-1 win in Abu Dhabi for Saudi Arabian club

FootballAugust 12, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo helped guide Al Nassr to the 2025/26 SPL title and has his sights set on reaching 1,000 goals this term. AFP
Ronaldo chases milestone as Al Hilal regroup: Saudi Pro League season preview

Al Hilal make the biggest splash in the transfer market and there are a host of new faces in the dugouts

FootballAugust 12, 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino, left, and US President Donald Trump during the 2026 World Cup final trophy ceremony. AFP
Removing Infantino as Fifa president would be 'terrible mistake', says Trump

US President comes out in support of embattled Fifa chief after several confederations accuse Infantino of breaking trust 'through deception'

FootballAugust 11, 2026
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is part of a consortium looking to buy about a one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club, according to reports. Reuters
Jeff Bezos part of consortium set to buy stake in Liverpool, reports say

Consortium led by ⁠Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, and also includes Eduardo Saverin, ​the Facebook co-founder

FootballAugust 11, 2026
Kylian Mbappe of France took his tally of World Cup 2026 goals to 10 in the bronze final against England. EPA
World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: Mbappe, Bellingham and Messi all shine

Big names delivered memorable performances in star-studded tournament in North America

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Kylian Mbappe has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. AFP
Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot race

France star took 2026 World Cup tally to 10 during third-place clash with England

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Magomed Ankalaev during UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
New opponent for Magomed Ankalaev named for UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi

Bogdan Guskov will feature in the main event against former light-heavyweight champion

Combat SportsJuly 16, 2026
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of England, reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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'No regrets' for Tuchel as negative tactics see England lose to Argentina

Coach stands by his defensive substitutions after England had taken the lead against Argentina

World Cup 2026July 16, 2026
Argentina will wear their navy blue kit for their World Cup semi-final match against England. AFP
Argentina to face England in blue kit as Messi's 'favourite ref' to take charge

Argentina's away kit evokes memories of Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal and Beckham's sending off at 1986 and 1998 finals

World Cup 2026July 15, 2026
France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)
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Kylian Mbappe slams 'sloppy' France for missing out on World Cup final

Les Bleus lose semi-final 2-0 to Spain in Dallas

World Cup 2026July 15, 2026
France captain Kylian Mbappe, left, clashes with Spain's Lamine Yamal, right, in Arlington for a place in the World Cup final. AFP
Mbappe on a mission against Yamal for a place in the World Cup final

France square off against Spain for a place in Sunday's showpiece

World Cup 2026July 14, 2026
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is looking to win the World Cup for a second time in his long and illustrious career. AFP
Messi to face England for first time for place in World Cup final

Messi has never faced Three Lions before in 21-year international career

World Cup 2026July 13, 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino in the stands before the England v Norway match. Reuters
Fifa opens up possibility of 64-team World Cup

Infantino says proposal will be discussed after 2026 finals

World Cup 2026July 13, 2026
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