SOCCER AID fans have torn in Usain Bolt for his “cringe” shirt number 9.58.
The Olympic legend is set to start in the World team for the annual charity event at Wembley 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 recording 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 he tweeted: “The 9.58 on Bolts shirt is cringe now.”
Bolt is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport – 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.
It will be very interesting to see the Jamaican legend going up against fellow runner Sir Mo Farah on the pitch.
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Bolt has always had a passion for football, previously wanting to play for Manchester United.
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 will be his sixth appearance — he will captain the side and play as an attacking winger.
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