Usain Bolt Set to Play Sunday League Football for Manchester Side

Usain Bolt, the legendary sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist, is set to make another appearance on the football field by joining a Sunday league team in Manchester. He is officially registered to play for Wythenshawe FC Veterans, a team competing in the over-35s division of the Cheshire Veterans League.

This move signifies Bolt's continued interest in pursuing a career in football, an ambition he has harboured since retiring from athletics after the 2017 World Championships. The Jamaican superstar, who still holds the world records for the 100m and 200m, has previously had a stint with the Australian A-League team Central Coast Mariners and has participated in Soccer Aid charity matches for the past decade. He has also trained with notable clubs such as German giants Borussia Dortmund.

Wythenshawe FC Veterans boasts a roster of former professional players, including Stephen Ireland (manager), Danny Drinkwater, Antonio Valencia, Joleon Lescott, Emile Heskey, Marc Albrighton, and Papiss Cisse. While the team has not yet officially announced Bolt's signing, they have been approached for comment.

Bolt gained global fame for his dominance on the track and his iconic victory pose, for which he even filed a patent application to market merchandise.

Usain Bolt, an athletics icon with eight Olympic gold medals, is registered to play for a Sunday league football team in Manchester, Wythenshawe FC Veterans. The former sprinter, who still holds world records in the 100m and 200m, is embarking on another football venture. The team plays in the Cheshire Veterans League and features former top-level professionals, managed by Stephen Ireland and including players like Danny Drinkwater, Antonio Valencia, Joleon Lescott, Emile Heskey, Marc Albrighton, and Papiss Cisse. Bolt, who has openly expressed his desire for a professional football career since his 2017 retirement, previously played for the Central Coast Mariners in Australia and has participated in Soccer Aid and trained with clubs like Borussia Dortmund.

Usain Bolt is registered to play for a Sunday league team in Manchester, with the Olympic champion set to make another foray into football.

The former sprint star, who still holds the world records for the 100m and 200m, has appeared on the squad list for Wythenshawe FC Veterans over-35s on the Football Association Full-Time website.

The team plays in the Cheshire Veterans League, and features a side made up of former top-level professionals.

Managed by former Manchester City and Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland, the line-up also includes Danny Drinkwater, Antonio Valencia, Joleon Lescott, Emile Heskey, Marc Albrighton and Papiss Cisse.

Bolt, 40, is a major football fan, and has harboured an ambition to build a professional career in the sport since retiring following the World Championships in 2017.

His athletic career saw him win eight gold medals across three Olympics, and skyrocket to global fame.

The Jamaican became known for his trademark victory pose.

The star filed a patent application for the distinctive stance to market a range of products including sunglasses, jewellery, hats and sporting goods.

He briefly played for the Australian A-League team Central Coast Mariners.

The Manchester United supporter has also been a regular participant in Soccer Aid charity matches over the last decade.

He has also trained with other clubs across the world, most notably German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund.

Wythenshawe, yet to announce Bolt's signing, have been contacted for comment.