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Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

Sports Editor
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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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
World No 5 Elena Rybakina returns to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after losing in the semi-finals to Belinda Bencic in the 2025 tournament. Photo: Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026: Players to watch and how to get tickets

Tournament kicks off on January 31 at Zayed Sports City with the final on February 7

TennisJanuary 23, 2026
Justin Gaethje, left, and Paddy Pimblett face off this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada for the interim UFC lightweight title. Zuffa LLC
UFC 324: Love him or hate him, Paddy 'The Baddy' gets his title shot

Interim lightweight belt on the line as Sean O'Malley-Song Yadong promoted to co-main event in Las Vegas

Combat SportsJanuary 22, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka in action against Veronika Kudermetova during the 2025 WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Photo: Action UAE
All of world's top 20 confirmed for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

WTA 1000 event to be held at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium from February 15-21

TennisJanuary 16, 2026
Michael Carrick has been named interim manager at Manchester United until the end of the season. EPA
Carrick's Man United in-tray: Get back to 'United Way' and resolve Mainoo future

United's new interim manager has two tough assignments to begin his second spell in charge

FootballJanuary 14, 2026
Xabi Alonso lasted only eight months in charge at Real Madrid. AFP
Xabi Alonso sacked by Real Madrid and replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa

Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona final straw for club

FootballJanuary 13, 2026
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, reacts following a coming together with Al Hilal's Hassan Tambakti. Reuters
'Impossible': Ronaldo complains after being subbed in Nassr's loss to Hilal

Hilal win Riyadh derby 3-1 to move seven points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League

FootballJanuary 13, 2026
Raphinha celebrates scoring his side's decisive third goal against Real Madrid in Jeddah. Reuters
Raphinha double seals breathtaking Spanish Super Cup final for Barcelona

Brazilian's brace sees Barca edge Real Madrid 3-2 to lift Super Cup for the 16th time

FootballJanuary 12, 2026
Brahim Diaz struck in the first half to set Morocco on their way to victory over Cameroon. AFP
Brahim Diaz extends own scoring record to fire Morocco into Afcon semi-finals

Real Madrid star scores fifth goal in as many games as Atlas Lions see off Cameroon 2-0 in Rabat

FootballJanuary 10, 2026
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