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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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Andoni Iraola applauds the fans after his final game in charge at Bournemouth. AFP
Andoni Iraola 'excited to start' after being appointed new Liverpool manager

Spaniard signs two-year deal after leaving his role at Premier League rivals Bournemouth

FootballJune 05, 2026
AUSTIN, TEXAS - JUNE 01: Mohammed Al-Owais of the Saudi Arabia men's team arrives for FIFA 2026 World Cup at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on June 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Jack Gorman / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Jack Gorman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Saudi Arabia arrive in Austin to begin 2026 World Cup preparations

Green Falcons take on Uruguay in their Group H opener on June 15

FootballJune 02, 2026
Magomed Ankalaev is the top-ranked light heavyweight in the UFC. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ankalaev v Rountree to headline UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi

Former light heavyweight champ Ankalaev returns to the octagon for the first time since dropping his title to Alex Pereira at UFC 320

Combat SportsJune 01, 2026
Midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is usually deployed in a more advanced No 10 role for Tunisia. Getty Images
Play01:26
Tunisia World Cup talking points: Hannibal Mejbri and Co lack cutting edge

A disappointing Afcon led to a change of coach, but Sabrine Lamouchi's appointment has not been met with universal approval

FootballJune 01, 2026
United Arab Emirates coach Cosmin Olaroiu and Yahya Al Ghassani during a Fifa Arab Cup match between the UAE and Egypt in Qatar. Reuters
UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu and his staff dismissed

Romanian failed to guide national team to only a second World Cup finals appearance

FootballMay 30, 2026
Lionel Messi will match longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo in appearing at a sixth World Cup finals. AFP
Lionel Messi to play at sixth World Cup for Argentina

Forward, 38, will lead La Albiceleste's bid to retain title

FootballMay 29, 2026
Qatari talisman Akram Afif will be central to the Gulf country's chances at the 2026 World Cup. Reuters
Play01:28
Qatar World Cup talking points: Afif must transfer Asian pedigree to big stage

Julen Lopetegui to finally appear at a global finals after previous heartaches

FootballMay 28, 2026
PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, left, has scored in every knockout round of this season's competition while Bukayo Saka's return from injury has given Arsenal a late season boost. EPA, Getty Images
PSG v Arsenal: All you need to know about the Uefa Champions League final

Arsenal aim to add a first European Cup to Premier League title

FootballMay 26, 2026
Ivan Toney has fired Ahli to back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles. Getty Images
Al Ahli's Ivan Toney makes England World Cup squad as Foden and Palmer miss out

Tuchel said he received positive feedback on striker from Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle

FootballMay 22, 2026
Manchester City will rename the revamped North Stand at Etihad Stadium 'The Pep Guardiola Stand'. photo: Manchester City FC
Play01:42
Manchester City to rename North Stand after Pep Guardiola

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed says gestures is fitting tribute to a coach who had made 'an indelible imprint on the DNA of the club'

SportMay 22, 2026
Pep Guardiola poses with the FA Cup following Manchester City's win over Chelsea on May 16, 2026 at Wembley. AFP
Play01:42
Guardiola changed Man City and what England thought football could be

More than the trophies won, Guardiola changed the culture of English football

FootballMay 22, 2026
Pep Guardiola's connection with City supporters and Manchester has been unbreakable throughout his tenure. PA
Play01:42
Pep Guardiola confirms he will leave Man City

During his 10-year reign, City have won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles

FootballMay 22, 2026
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 21: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Damac at Al Awwal Park on May 21, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)
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'It means so much to us': Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Al Nassr title win

Emotional scenes as Portuguese striker scores twice against Damac to clinch Saudi Pro League

FootballMay 22, 2026
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been with the club 10 years. Getty Images
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City preparing for Guardiola to leave club after 10 years in charge

City maintain manager has a contract for next season

FootballMay 19, 2026
Salem Al Dawsari, left, of Al Hilal and Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr. Photos: Getty Images
SPL title permutations: What Al Nassr and Al Hilal need to do to be champions

The title race goes down to the final round on Thursday

FootballMay 19, 2026
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