Usain Bolt Joins Manchester Sunday League Football Team

Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester. The former sprint star is set to make another foray into football, with reports indicating he is registered to play for the team.

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Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football

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Sky Published 22 August 2026

Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football

BBC Published 21 August 2026

Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team

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