Early retirement from the 100m in the 9th-second range? Legendary Bolt joins 'EPL Legends Senior Team' to "Re-challenge as a soccer player"

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'Track and field legend' Usain Bolt (40) has not yet given up on his dream of becoming a soccer player. He is expected to play for an amateur soccer team composed of former stars from the English Premier League (EPL).

The UK 'Guardian' reported on the 22nd (Korea time), citing the English Football Association (FA) website, that "Bolt has been registered as a player for Wiseshow Vets FC."

Wiseshow, based in southern Manchester, England, is a club made up of players aged 35 and over. They are currently competing at the top level of the Senior League (Cheshire Veteran Football League), which is based in Cheshire, northwestern England.

This team boasts an impressive squad of 'EPL star veterans'. Former Manchester City midfielder Steven Ireland serves as head coach. The roster includes legendary stars such as Emile Heskey (former Liverpool), Antonio Valencia (former Manchester United), Papiss Cissé (former Newcastle), Umar Niasse (former Everton), Danny Drinkwater, and Joleon Lescott. The combined first-division appearances of all players exceed 1,800 matches.

Bolt, who won eight gold medals at the Olympics, is a well-known soccer fan. After retiring from track and field in 2017, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional soccer player, scoring multiple goals in friendly matches while playing for Central Coast Mariners in Australia.

Notably, in 2018, he drew global attention by undergoing a trial at the prestigious German club Borussia Dortmund. Although he failed to secure a formal contract due to shortcomings in his tactical understanding and ball control at the professional level, his challenge did not stop there.

Bolt's explosive speed, still holding the world records for 100m (9.58 seconds) and 200m (19.19 seconds), will be an intriguing point of interest for soccer fans as they watch how effective he can be in the Veteran League.

A devoted fan of Manchester United, he has consistently participated in the charity soccer tournament 'Soccer Aid' over the past decade, demonstrating his passion for the sport. Meanwhile, Wiseshow FC has not yet officially announced Bolt's signing.

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