APRNEWS - Jamaican sprint star-cum-footballer, Usain Bolt has turned down a two-year contract offer from Maltese club Valletta, his agent says.

The eight-time Olympic champion, who retired from athletics in 2017, is currently on trial at Australia’s Central Coast Mariners.

APRNEWS - Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt says he was ready to prove his doubters wrong by winning a professional football contract.

Bolt eased into his first training session with Australia’s Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday.

APRNEWS - Usain Bolt might be a superstar athlete but the fastest man ever won’t be getting special treatment when he arrives in Australia in his bid to become a professional footballer.

Australia’s Central Coast Mariners have agreed to help the eight-time Olympic champion achieve his long-held dream, letting him train with the club indefinitely in his pursuit of a playing contract.