Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

Deputy Sports Editor


Wilfrid Mbappe waits for the start of a press conference of his son, Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on May 23, 2022, two days after the club won the Ligue 1 title for a record-equalling tenth time and its superstar striker Mbappe chose to sign a new contract until 2025 at PSG rather than join Real Madrid.  (Photo by FRANCK FIFE  /  AFP)
PSG look to likes of Achraf Hakimi to lead as they begin life without Kylian Mbappe

Moroccan defender is one of head coach Luis Enrique's most-trusted players as they look to maintain French dominance

August 16, 2024, 9:24 AM
Manchester City manager poses with the Premier League title trophy following City's 3-1 win over West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England. Getty
History-makers Man City celebrate as Guardiola hints at exit

Spaniard guided club to an unprecedented fourth Premier League title in a row, but says he is 'closer to leaving than to staying'

May 20, 2024, 6:43 AM
TOPSHOT - Britain's boxer Tyson Fury trains in Riyadh on May 15, 2024, ahead of his undisputed heavyweight world boxing championship fight against Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk on May 18.  (Photo by Fayez Nureldine  /  AFP)
Fury 'on top of the world' ahead of Usyk showdown in Riyadh

WBC heavyweight champion takes on IBF, WBA and WBO title-holder in unification bout at Kingdom Arena this Saturday

May 16, 2024, 1:52 PM
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their side's second goal. PA Photo
Man City on brink of title after 'incredible' Ortega stars at Spurs

Goalkeeper makes two big saves to help the Premier League champions win 2-0 and take control of the title race

May 15, 2024, 2:34 PM
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September 26, 2022, 9:13 AM
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 27: David Luiz of Flamengo fights for the ball with Rony of Palmeiras during the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2021 between Palmeiras and Flamengo at Centenario Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes / Getty Images)
David Luiz defends Flamengo teammate after costly error in Copa Libertadores final

Andreas Pereira error led to extra-time winner scored by Palmeiras' Deyverson

November 28, 2021, 6:40 AM
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand celebrates after the match. Reuters
MOBILE HEAD: 'Brave Denmark players deserve last-16 place'

A 4-1 win over Russia coupled with Belgium's victory over Finland sees Danes set up last-16 clash against Wales

June 22, 2021, 10:57 AM
Denmark's Christian Eriksen is carried off after collapsing during the match against Finland at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Reuters
Kasper Schmeichel says Denmark will 'see if we can win' Euro 2020 for Christian Eriksen

Danish goalkeeper said visiting recovering midfielder in hospital had 'helped him a lot'

June 15, 2021, 8:31 AM
Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen takes part in the MD-1 training session at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 11, 2021 on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 match against Finland.  (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND  /  AFP)
Inter director says Christian Eriksen did not have Covid-19 but was not vaccinated

Denmark midfielder remains in a 'stable' condition in hospital: DBU

June 14, 2021, 1:32 PM
England's Harry Kane during a photo call at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent. Picture date: Thursday June 10, 2021.
Levy 'shares' Kane's frustrations amid speculation star player is set to leave Tottenham

Tottenham chairman 'will do whatever is right for the club'

June 14, 2021, 1:25 PM
Daley Blind of Netherlands passes the ball during the international friendly match between Netherlands and Georgia at De Grolsch Veste Stadium. Getty Images
Dutch defender Daley Blind admits he had to overcome 'mental barrier' to play after Christian Eriksen collapse

Blind, who has suffered with heart problems in the past, says he considered missing Netherlands' 3-2 win over Ukraine at Euro 2020

June 14, 2021, 8:17 AM