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Premier League match time dawns at Molineux as Wolves get set to host Blackpool on Saturday, February 26, in a second leg encounter in match week 28. Wolves have registered 4 wins, and 6 losses, while Blackpool have won 2 of their last 10, while drawing 2, and losing the remaining 6. On current form this promises to be a hard fought encounter, with Wolves enjoying a slight edge on the back of home advantage.

Premier League match time returns to the City of Manchester, when Manchester City host Fulham on Sunday, February 27, in match week 28. City’s last game, in match week 27, was a 2-1 loss away at Manchester United, while Fulham played out a goalless stalemate at home against Chelsea. On current form, Fulham will need more than a slice of luck to be able to salvage any points from this game.

Hamilton Academicals and Dundee United meet today in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. The game kicks off at at New Douglas Park at 12:45 GMT. If the Arabs want to win this they’re going to have to work for it.

Nike has become the latest sports brand to take on the uniforms and fan apparel of the National Football League (NFL) in America. Rivals Reebok, who have worked in collaboration with the NFL for the past decade will not have their contract renewed when it ends in 2012. The agreement was announced by the NFL in Chicago and provided the names of six other apparel partners.

Manchester United has long been the most popular team in the world, with fans ranging from the estates adjacent to Old Trafford, to the depths of China and Africa. But what exactly makes so many foreigners support the club? Fabio Capello signalled an end to a sporting legend’s international career with an offhand comment; “Thank you for helping me during the World Cup, but probably (Beckham is) a little bit old,” He said.

As Gary Neville leaves Manchester United, and football, behind, the transfer window closes on the new signings coming into the club. But not on the sports memorabilia carrying Neville’s signature.

Spain is under the lime light having won the two most prestigious tournaments that the world of soccer has to offer: the Euro 2008 and the World Cup 2010. Having won both competitions here is a look at two of their prized strikers who are indeed very famous in their own respect.

It’s that dreary, old American rhythm: build somebody up; tear them down. And then once they’re down, demand a comeback. No comeback, no legend. No ticky, no laundry. And who better to tear down these days than “Landy Cakes” Donovan!

Soccer is definitely one of the most thrilling sports around the world. Knowing the parameters of its playing court is one way of really appreciating the game.

The English Premiership is without a doubt the most popular football league in the world. Some of the biggest transfer rumours come from this league as it is home not only to some of the world’s best talents such as Wayne Rooney, Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas but also has teams with the longest history.

In England Football news is widely followed. Being the spiritual home of the beautiful game, almost everyone in the nation is in love with the sport and is well regarded as the biggest passion of the people. This passionate support for Football reigns in most major cities.

The 1962 FIFA World Cup which was staged in the beautiful country was one by Brazil. The Green Eagles of Nigeria were however not able to qualify for that particular World Cup as they got kicked out during the African qualifiers.