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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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Mohamed Salah failed to find the net as Trabzonspor fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Ferencvaros. Getty Images
Salah still looking for first win as Trabzonspor lose to Ferencvaros

Turkish club must overturn 1-0 deficit in Hungary next week to qualify for Europa League group phase

FootballAugust 21, 2026
Young Liverpool fan Isaac Kearney reunites with former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in Turkey.
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Young Liverpool fan reunites with Salah at Turkish club Trabzonspor

Egyptian forward gets an early chance to repay Turkish club's faith when they face Ferencvaros

FootballAugust 20, 2026
Samu Costa, right, comes on as a substitute to replace Joao Felix during Al Nassr's 3-0 win over Al Fateh. Reuters
Saudi Pro League talking points: A new Portuguese hero and a Mexican marvel

New season enters its second game week with Ruben Neves calling on Al Hilal teammates to maintain focus after Al Faisaly scare

FootballAugust 19, 2026
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he has been diagnosed with 'temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures'. Getty Images
Bayern Munich's Musiala collapses during match for second time

Bayern Munich midfielder was introduced as a substitute before appearing dazed and requiring medical attention against Heidenheim

FootballAugust 19, 2026
Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight title against Mosvar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this October. Photo: Zuffa
CommentThe UFC owes Abu Dhabi a show - Volkanovski and Yan can deliver it

Announcement of championship fights for UFC 333 in October should go some way to making up for damp squib of last year

Combat SportsAugust 17, 2026
Chelsea captain Enzo Fernandez is a wanted man and could attract the interest of Real Madrid after the Spanish club missed out on signing Rodri. Getty Images
After missing out on Rodri, who will Real Madrid turn their attention to next?

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi among the names linked with a move to the Bernabeu

FootballAugust 17, 2026
Rodri won 12 major honours, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups and the Uefa Champions League. Reuters
Rodri set for Barcelona move after Man City accept bid

Spain midfielder expected to join La Liga champions in coming days on a four-year contract

FootballAugust 17, 2026
Cristian Romero of Argentina in action during the 2026 World Cup final. EPA
Spurs defender Cristian Romero seals move to Atletico Madrid

Romero signs with Spanish club on a five-year contract in a deal reportedly worth £34 million

FootballAugust 15, 2026
Karim Benzema opens the scoring for Al Hilal at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh. Reuters
Benzema and Neves penalties get Al Hilal up and running in Saudi Pro League

Summer signing Crysencio Summerville handed his first start as Al Hilal run out 4-2 winners over Al Faisaly

FootballAugust 15, 2026
Trabzonspor's new signing Mohamed Salah applauds the fans at his official unveiling. Reuters
Which former Liverpool teammate could join Salah at Trabzonspor?

Turkish club in talks with Al Hilal over transfer of Uruguayan striker

FootballAugust 14, 2026
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
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