SOCCER AID fans have torn into Usain Bolt for his “cringe” shirt number – his world record 9.58.
The Olympic legend was named in the starting line-up for the World XI Team for the annual charity match at Stamford Bridge this evening.
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Bolt is widely known for holding the world record in the 100m in a speedy time of 9.58 seconds.
And fans could not believe the Jamaican star was using his record breaking time as his shirt number.
One said: “He’s fully taking the p***
.”
Another agreed: “Bolt is taking the p***.”
A third found the number choice cringe as they noted it’s not the first time he’s worn it: “The 9.58 on Bolts shirt is cringe now.”
Bolt is one of the greatest athletes in the history of sprinting – some even consider him the greatest ever.
And for a good reason, as Bolt enjoyed a stunning career that saw him breaking records in the 100m as well as 200m events and winning a staggering eight Olympic gold medals.
But Bolt has always had a passion for football, previously wanting to play for Manchester United.
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In 2018, he started training with Norwegian outfit Stromsgodset — later going on trial at Central Coast Mariners in Australia.
He netted twice in a friendly, leading Maltese side Valletta to offer him a two-year contract.
Bolt turned them down, signing a deal with the Mariners — but only lasted eight weeks.
In 2023, Bolt captained the World XI and scored the opening goal.
It was a special moment for the fastest man of all time, who was competing in his fifth Soccer Aid.
The 2024 edition of the event is his sixth appearance — and he’s been handed the honour of captaining the side and play as an attacking winger.
