Steve Luckings

Sports Editor - The National

abu dhabi, abū z̧aby, united arab emirates

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Experienced Sports Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Skilled in Storytelling, News Writing, Headline Writing, Breaking News, and Editing. Strong media and communication professional with a BA focused in Film with Media and Video Production from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College.

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Brahim Diaz extends own scoring record to fire Morocco into Afcon semi-finals

Brahim Diaz scored his fifth goal in as many games to help fire hosts Morocco into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday. The Real Madrid forward struck in the first half before Ismael Saibari made it 2-0 in the second to see off a listle... See more

thenationalnews.com•Steve Luckings•Jan 10, 2026

Dubai club Al Ittifaq tease Mario Balotelli signing on social media

Reports that Mario Balotelli is about to sign for UAE side Al Ittifaq on Friday have been given more fuel after the Dubai-based club teased a post about the Italian on their social media channels. The National reported that the Italian striker, 35, was se... See more

thenationalnews.com•Steve Luckings•Jan 9, 2026

Alonso accuses Simeone of lacking respect as Vinicius row overshadows Real Madrid's win in Jeddah | The National

Xabi Alonso led with restraint rather than celebration after Real Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid to reach the Spanish Super Cup final, using his post-match remarks to condemn what he described as unacceptable behaviour towards Vinicius Jr during a frac... See more

thenationalnews.com•Steve Luckings•Jan 9, 2026

Mario Balotelli reportedly on his way to Dubai to sign for Al Ittifaq

Mario Balotelli is set to sign for UAE First Division side Al Ittifaq in a surprise move, according to multiple reports. The Italian striker is a free agent and has been without a club since being released by Serie A side Genoa last July. According to the... See more

thenationalnews.com•Steve Luckings•Jan 8, 2026

Skrivers ready to deliver 'a performance to remember' against Khabib protege Khavalov at PFL: Road to Dubai | The National

Edgars Skrivers says he is ready to deliver "a performance that people will remember" when he fights on the undercard of next month's PFL: Road to Dubai. Skrivers (17-4) takes on the unbeaten Renat Khavalov (10-0) in a featherweight contest at the Coca-Co... See more

thenationalnews.com•Steve Luckings•Jan 7, 2026

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Brahim Diaz extends own scoring record to fire Morocco into Afcon semi-finals

Dubai club Al Ittifaq tease Mario Balotelli signing on social media

Alonso accuses Simeone of lacking respect as Vinicius row overshadows Real Madrid's win in Jeddah | The National

Mario Balotelli reportedly on his way to Dubai to sign for Al Ittifaq

Skrivers ready to deliver 'a performance to remember' against Khabib protege Khavalov at PFL: Road to Dubai | The National

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Brahim Diaz extends own scoring record to fire Morocco into Afcon semi-finals

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Alonso accuses Simeone of lacking respect as Vinicius row overshadows Real Madrid's win in Jeddah | The National

Mario Balotelli reportedly on his way to Dubai to sign for Al Ittifaq

Skrivers ready to deliver 'a performance to remember' against Khabib protege Khavalov at PFL: Road to Dubai | The National

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