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4 Months After $12,700,000 Scam, Usain Bolt Fires a 1-Word Message While Raising $96 Million for a Social Cause at Soccer Aid

Published 06/12/2023, 5:46 AM EDT

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The legacy Usain Bolt created in his career is remarkable. He won three goals medals in a row for 100 and 200 meters, a record that’s unlikely to be broken. Therefore, it looks astonishing to see the star sprinter still going strong in the recent Soccer Aid 2023 match. However, he recently lost around $12.7 million because of fraud, and things became gloomy for the sprinter. But he returned to score a goal in a recent match and posted the moment on social media. 

Bolt is a regular in soccer aid matches and hasn’t lost his touch while also making millions for charity. Despite the gloomy news about his wealth, he puts a smile on his face and plays soccer at a respectable level. Thus, he issued a one-word response after scoring the goal. 

Usain Bolt issues one-word statement after Soccer Aid match

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He captioned the video by mentioning, “Gooaaaallll @socceraid,” in the latest charity match. The athlete opened the scoring for World 11 in the 23rd minute. It was a well-taken goal as he coolly slid it past the keeper into the open net. Thus, he looked happy, and fans loved the initiative taken by sports celebrities across the world. Legends of the game came forward in 2006 to play the match, with fans attending the event every time. To date, it has raised around $96 million since the start of the charity match. 

English singer Robbie Williams and Tv presenter Jonathan Wilkes started the match. What was once a biennial game has now become an annual event. Players like Paul Scholes, Roberto Carlos, Francesco Totti, and many legendary players appear in the game. For Bolt, there is a light at the end of the tunnel after a disenchanting year after losing most of his wealth. 

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Usain Bolt Expresses His Love for Manchester United Ahead of Soccer Aid Match

With the help of investment firm Stocks & Securities Limited, Bolt invested his wealth in the firm. However, he lost most of his money made after various issues with the investment firm. Yet, every cloud has a silver lining, and he scored a beauty in the recent match while his team won the game comfortably. 

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Stunning match between two teams

The game took place in Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, and there were many legends across the pitch. Former United players Gary Neville, Nicky Butt, and others represented the England 11, while Gary Cahill and Jack Wilshere produced sensational performances. For World 11, the new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino led the team, and they had players like Nani, Gabriel Batistuta, and Wrexham’s Ben Foster. 

 

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All in all, it became a sensational match, and the World 11 won the game 4-2. Indeed, despite losing wealth, Bolt must be delighted to score a goal. 

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