Thursday cover: The UAE back on the road to Russia World Cup 2018


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The UAE’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Thailand in Abu Dhabi dominates The National Sport front page on Thursday, October 6.

The UAE, currently fourth in Group A, are looking to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Australia last time out as they bid to reach their second World Cup finals.

The National’s John McAuley has previewed the match, taking place at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Kick-off is 8pm UAE time.

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