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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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Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring Egypt's third goal to secure an extra-time win over Benin. Reuters
Salah says Egypt 'not favourites' to win Afcon after hard-fought win over Benin

Pharaohs need extra time to see off Benin and set up a last-eight showdown against either defending champions Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso

FootballJanuary 06, 2026
Ruben Amorim has parted ways with Manchester United after 14 months at the club. PA
Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim

Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday

FootballJanuary 05, 2026
Brentford's Igor Thiago took his tally to 14 Premier League goals after bagging three against Everton. Getty Images
Premier League team of the week: Declan Rice rampant and Igor Thiago take a bow

Who else makes our best XI?

FootballJanuary 05, 2026
Mohamed Salah is away on international duty with Egypt but faces an uncertain future with club side Liverpool. AFP
January transfer window: Salah, Guehi - who could be on the move this month?

We examine some of the high-profile players who could be heading for the exit door

FootballJanuary 03, 2026
Gabriel Jesus, centre, of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal against Aston Villa. Getty Images
Premier League predictions: Arsenal to beat Bournemouth, City smash Chelsea

We pick out the winners and losers from latest round of English top-flight fixtures

SportJanuary 02, 2026
Rasmus Hojlund has scored nine goals in 20 appearances for Napoli since joining on loan from Manchester United. EPA
Rasmus Hojlund's transfer a 'formality', says Napoli sporting director

Dane has resurrected his career back in Italy after difficult spell at Manchester United

FootballJanuary 01, 2026
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, speaks with Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the sidelines of the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Government Media Office
Fifa World Football Awards 'reflect Dubai’s position on the global map'

Gianni Infantino announces new awards ceremony to be held in the emirate from 2026

FootballDecember 30, 2025
Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres and Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrate their win over Brighton on December 27, 2025. AP
Predictions: Arsenal and Villa clash as Man United maul Wolves

We pick out the winners and losers from latest round of English top-flight fixtures

FootballDecember 29, 2025
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, with Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa. Dubai Government Media Office
Gianni Infantino announces Fifa awards to be held in Dubai next year

Fifa president spoke on a range of topics, including the 2026 World Cup, during a speech at the World Sports Summit

FootballDecember 29, 2025
Nick Woltemade, centre, scored twice in Newcastle's 2-2 draw against Chelsea. EPA
Premier League predictions: United lose against Newcastle and Arsenal stay top

We pick out the winners and losers from latest round of English top-flight fixtures

FootballDecember 26, 2025
Algeria's Riyad Mahrez, right, celebrates scoring the team's second goal against Sudan at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 24, 2025. AFP
Afcon 2025: Mahrez warns Algeria 'not to get carried away' after beating Sudan

Al Ahli winger nets twice in 3-0 victory while defending champions Ivory Coast also begin with three points

FootballDecember 25, 2025
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their second goal against Manchester United. Reuters
Premier League team of the week: Rogers and Haaland feast on goals

Who else makes our best XI?

FootballDecember 23, 2025
Rasmus Hojlund, right, celebrates with Naoli teammate David Neres after the first of the Brazilian's two goals against Bologna. Getty Images
David Neres double seals Italian Supercoppa win for Napoli in Riyadh

Brazilian's brace earns a 2-0 win over Bologna in Riyadh for Serie A champions

FootballDecember 23, 2025
Mohamed Salah, centre, scores a late winner to give Egypt a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe in their opening Group B match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. AFP
Afcon 2025: Salah spares Egypt's blushes with late winner against Zimbabwe

Omar Marmoush also on target as Pharaohs come from behind to win 2-1 to set up top-of-the-table clash with South Africa

FootballDecember 23, 2025
Victoria Mboko started 2025 ranked outside the WTA's top 300 and ended it inside the top 20. AFP
WTA newcomer of the year Victoria Mboko confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Canadian will make her Abu Dhabi debut when the WTA 500 tournament returns from January 31 to February 7

TennisDecember 22, 2025
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