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      Steve Luckings

      Steve Luckings

      Sports Editor
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      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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      PFL fighter Mohammad Yahya trains for his upcoming fight against Mehdi Saadi. With head coach Azamat Gashimov. TKMMAFITNESS, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      FootballMay 08, 2026
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      FootballMay 08, 2026
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      TennisApril 22, 2026
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      FootballApril 15, 2026
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      SportApril 07, 2026
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      FootballApril 07, 2026
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      FootballApril 06, 2026
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      FootballApril 05, 2026
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