Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football for star-studded veterans’ team
Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has been listed on the squad for Wythenshawe FC Veterans, a Sunday league football team. The team is known for recruiting former professional players, including several Premier League stars.
Why it matters
It highlights the continued involvement of high-profile athletes in amateur sports after their professional retirement.
Usain Bolt, pictured in August 2025, features in Wythenshawe FC Veterans’ online squad list. Photograph: Rick Findler/Story Picture Agency Usain Bolt, pictured in August 2025, features in Wythenshawe FC Veterans’ online squad list. Photograph: Rick Findler/Story Picture Agency Usain Bolt Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football for star-studded veterans’ team Bolt’s name appears in Wythenshawe FC squad list
Team features several former Premier League stars
Prefer the Guardian on Google The sprinting legend Usain Bolt appears set to turn out for a star-studded Sunday league team in Greater Manchester after his name appeared in their online squad list.
The eight-time Olympic champion, who still holds the world records for the 100 metres and 200m, appears on the player list for Wythenshawe FC Veterans on the Football Association’s Full-Time website .
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