Usain Bolt registers to play for Manchester veterans’ football team

Usain Bolt, the legendary eight-time Olympic champion sprinter, has officially registered to play football for Wythenshawe Vets FC, a veterans' Sunday league team based in Manchester.

The Football Association's Full-Time website lists the 40-year-old Jamaican as a registered player for the Cheshire Veterans Football League's Premier Division side. Wythenshawe Vets has garnered significant attention for assembling an impressive squad composed of former Premier League stars. Bolt could potentially join a lineup that includes former England and Liverpool striker Emile Heskey, ex-Everton forward Oumar Niasse, former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia, and ex-Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse.

Premier League title winners Joleon Lescott and Danny Drinkwater are also registered with the team, alongside former Manchester City players Stephen Ireland and Nedum Onuoha. This move marks Bolt's return to competitive football at a veteran's level, offering him another chance to showcase his skills alongside a remarkable collection of former professional players.

Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and 200m, attempted a professional football career after retiring from athletics in 2017. He trained with several clubs and signed a contract with Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners in 2018, scoring twice for them before his stint ended after eight weeks. Wythenshawe Vets have not yet officially announced Bolt's registration and have been contacted for comment.