Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football

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

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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

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Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team

Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester.

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