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    Sobis ready for challenge after Al Jazira move

    Monday, September 8, 2008

    Brazilian Rafael Sobis is relishing the challenge of playing in the Middle East after joining UAE League side Al Jazira from Real Betis. Sobis, who recently won a bronze medal at the Olympics with Brazil, left the Spanish club for around 10million euros and insisted the switch will not affect his international prospects. 'First of all, I'm happy to play for Al Jazira and in UAE as football has developed rapidly in UAE recently,' said the 23-year-old, who scored four goals in 17 starts for Beti ...

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