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Uruguay team train in Abu Dhabi

Yas Island Fanzone is set to offer a great experience during the showpiece

- ABU DHABI Staff Report

The Uruguay national team has conducted an intensive training session at New York University Abu Dhabi’s football grounds in preparatio­n for the Fifa Qatar World Cup.

The Uruguay team, as well as other national squads, chose Abu Dhabi as their training camp destinatio­n to make use of the emirate’s world-class sports infrastruc­ture as well as its proximity to the tournament’s host country.

Building on the rising football fever, the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is preparing to host the emirate’s ultimate place to watch all the games at Yas Links, Yas Island Abu Dhabi.

The Yas Island Fanzone — Fifa World Cup Viewing Experience will be open throughout the tournament, spanning a vast area of 10,000 square metres with a daily hosting capacity of 2,000 guests.

Featuring one of the largest outdoor screens in the country, the dedicated fanzone will also treat supporters and their families to an engaging lineup of interactiv­e activation­s, community gaming events, live entertainm­ent, and delicious bites, while they cheer on their favourite teams and players.

 ?? Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News ?? Uruguay football team during the open training session at the New York University Abu Dhabi football grounds.
Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News Uruguay football team during the open training session at the New York University Abu Dhabi football grounds.

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