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Why Has Usain Bolt Started Training Again?

Published 03/22/2022, 9:16 AM EDT

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The Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has dominated the Olympics for quite some time. In fact, with eight gold medals, the track and field legend is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time. However, even after his retirement in 2017, Bolt is still active in the world of sports. Though his interests have changed over the years but like always, his goal remains winning.

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After leading an incredible track and field career, Bolt has been a part of different sports. Sometimes, he is seen playing his beloved sport cricket, while sometimes he indulges himself in soccer. However, in 2022, ‘lightning Bolt’ is once again leading the World XI.

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Usain Bolt starts training again

The 2022 edition of Soccer Aid is finally here and the Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt will lead his team against team England. The world’s most awaited celebrity football match will take place in London Stadium. While defending the 2021 title will be a responsibility, it’ll also be a perfect moment to relive the nostalgia of the 2012 London Olympics for Bolt.

Against Usain Bolt’s World XI, Liam Payne will lead team England. So far, England and the World XI have five wins each and this year’s match will decide who’ll take the lead going into the future.

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Who all are playing in the Soccer Aid?

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In the 11th Soccer Aid match, there will be some new faces playing along with some seasoned players. For team England, singer-songwriter Liam Payne will make his debut as a captain. Playing beside him will be former England internationals Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and Fara Williams. Amongst other participants will be actors Lucien Laviscount and Joe Cole, musician Tom Grennan, social media creator Chunkz, and comedian Alex Brooker.

On the other hand, Arsène Wenger’s World XI will be once again led by Usain Bolt. He will be accompanied by Martin Compston, comedian Mo Gilligan, former football pros Patrice Evra and Robbie Keane, and singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes.

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Saurav Panwar is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A postgraduate in Media and Communication Studies, he shares a profound love for creative direction and filmmaking. Saurav is also an avid reader and a literature devotee whose fandom spreads from classics to sci-fi, non-fiction, plays, comics, and much more.
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