Manchester United fan Usain Bolt picks Messi and ex-Real Madrid star Ronaldo in his ideal front three
Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt included Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in a star-studded front three guaranteed to score a truckload of goals.
The 38-year-old retired track star is an acclaimed fan of Manchester United. He is also a big football follower. Aftter retiring from track in 2017, he decided to play football professionally as a 32-year-old. He had a brief eight-week trial with A-League side Central Coast Mariners, in which he scored two goals in a friendly.
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Bolt sets up ultimate front 3
In an interview with Bleacher Report, Bolt was asked a hypothetical. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist was asked to name two wingers to flank him as a centre-forward in an ultimate front line.
The Jamaican superstar wasted no time calling on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, then he affirmed that they would score a lot of goals as a front three.
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“Do we consider Cristiano as a winger? Ronaldo for sure, on the left," Bolt said. “I don't want to lie. Messi of course on the right. I have these two greats beside me, it would be great.”
More on Bolt and football
Meanwhile, Usain Bolt made a bold call for the Red Devils to bolster their squad, naming Atalanta’s Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman as a must-sign player for the upcoming summer transfer window.
In a video shared by BR Football on Instagram, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist didn’t hesitate when asked about his dream signings for United, who are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League after a turbulent season.