Jamaican sprint king, Usain Bolt to feature at Old Trafford
What's the story
World's fastest man, Usain Bolt will get to showcase his football skills after being roped in to play in UNICEF's soccer aid charity match in June. Bolt has never shied away from expressing his desire to play the game at a professional level. An ardent Manchester United fan, Bolt will set his foot out at the legendary Old Trafford stadium on June 10.
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What you need to know about the match
The sprinting legend is set to captain 'Rest of the World' side against 'England' side led by Robbie Williams. The match is scheduled four days before 2018 FIFA World Cup. Bolt is going to play against some of the world's former football legends in Manchester.
'Mystery Man'
Bolt keeps fans guessing
Earlier this week, the former Jamaican Olympics star took to social media to tease fans by sharing a video in which he claimed to have signed for a new club. Fans went berserk especially after Bolt was earlier seen in training kit of Sundowns FC. On Tuesday, Bolt set the record straight by revealing he is set to appear in a charity match.
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Bolt to play at Old Trafford
Excited to announce that I will be playing in @socceraid for @UNICEF_uk 2018 at Old Trafford on Sunday 10th June. Make sure you're ready @robbiewilliams! ⚽️🌍 pic.twitter.com/t2sDB1iLP8
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) February 27, 2018