Bolt: I’m good enough to play with United

USAIN BOLT believes he is good enough to play for Manchester United when he retires from athletics.

The world record holder over 100 and 200 meters — Bolt electrified a worldwide audience at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when he burst onto the scene and he is confident he can electrify Old Trafford in the same manner.

“I really want to try soccer after I retire because I’ve watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender,” Bolt told the BBC.

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