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Its becoming the collective, slightly astonished refrain of import players arriving in Australia from more-established leagues across the globe.New marquee players Nicolas Martinez and Bobo have added their voices, labelling the A-League as one of the fastest and most-intense competitions theyve seen.The pair will debut against each other in Saturday nights epic Sydney derby, Argentine playmaker Martinez lining up for Western Sydney and Brazilian striker Bobo spearheading Sydney FCs attack at ANZ Stadium.This weekend kicks off the 12th season of a league making big enough strides to lure home a cohort of past and present Socceroos including Tim Cahill, and to get national coach Ange Postecoglou insisting the standard rivals that of many European leagues.Bobo, after six years playing for Turkish giants Besiktas and three with Brazilian side Corinthians, was impressed based on his pre-season training and match experience.Ive played in several places, and this is the place they run the most, the 31-year-old told AAP.They run fast - its really intense.A-League players have good technique and their football is based on strength, power and speed.Martinez, growing up in Buenos Aires playing street football with older brother and former Boca Juniors forward Juan Manuel Martinez, has plied his trade in Greece, Spain and Argentina.After playing in the Wanderers 2-0 pre-season loss to Newcastle a fortnight ago, the 29-year-old was taken with the professionalism and quality of a competition just over a decade old.It lives only 12 or 13 years. In another country, maybe you need 40 or 50 years, Martinez said.It grows very fast - that surprised me.Physically, its very hard. If you are not fit, you cant play here.Thats why Im working harder. I want to play the best season of my career.Martinez estimated the biggest crowd hed played in front of was about 48,000 for Argentine outfit Independiente, far less than the 60,000 or more at expected at ANZ Stadium. Derek Stepan Coyotes Jersey . They were putting most of their energy into a record-setting offensive display. Antti Raanta Jersey . "Four now," Carl Gunnarsson told the Leaf Report proudly following a 5-2 victory over New York on Tuesday night, the clubs fifth straight at home. http://www.coyotesteamstoreonline.com/authentic-jason-demers-coyotes-jersey/ . Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Last in the game, Di Vaio and Romero got into a shoving match with several Houston players. Romero appeared to elbow and kick Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie. Vinnie Hinostroza Coyotes Jersey . "Thank you for the warm welcome," Beckham said on an 80-degree February morning. In this case, it was soccer weather. The sport moved a step closer to returning to South Florida on Wednesday, when Beckham confirmed he has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion franchise in Miami. Bobby Hull Coyotes Jersey . Breaking three of his own world records on his way to winning in Paris, Chan silenced the critics and left the audiences standing in appreciation and awe. FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys left guard Lael Collins?is seeking other medical opinions on his injured toe in the hopes of avoiding surgery, sources told ESPNs Josina Anderson and Ed Werder on Tuesday.Collins was injured Sunday against the Chicago Bears.Werder reported Monday that Collins would have toe surgery and likely would go on injured reserve, but could return later in the season.Now Collins will seek other opinions before having the surgery.A source told Werder that the injury had nothing to do with pain tolerance, which was asserted by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. (It) has nothing to do with pain, the source said. The kid is tough as hell. Its dependent on the injury.Collins injured the toe on his right foot in the first half and spent the second half of the game in flip-flops on the sideline.dddddddddddd Jones said after the game X-rays were negative.Ronald Leary replaced Collins and would continue as the starter. Leary started every game he played from 2013 to 2014 before being replaced in 2015 by Collins, who was signed to a fully guaranteed three-year deal as an undrafted free agent in 2015.Leary requested a trade in the offseason, but the Cowboys declined to deal him because they needed insurance at the position.Last year, defensive tackle Terrell McClain had season-ending toe surgery after getting hurt in Week 2. ' ' '