Usain Bolt (35) didn’t want to miss this last-minute madness either!
On Wednesday evening, a legend watched the others create: Ex-sprinter Usain Bolt, eight-time Olympic champion, admired the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo (36) in his last-minute winner against Villarreal (2-1).
The 100 meter world record holder (9.58 s) is a big Reds fan. During the game against Villarreal, he enjoyed the Champions League atmosphere in the bulging Old Trafford – and didn’t want to miss Ronaldo’s record game. It was CR7’s 178th Champions League appearance. He passed his former teammate Iker Casillas (40) and is now the sole record holder.
Even before the kick-off, Bolt was full of confidence, hoping for a victory for coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team (48). About the return of Ronaldo, he said the following on the club’s TV channel:
“Oh my god, you have no idea! I am very happy that he is back. I said to Sir Alex Ferguson: Thank you for bringing Cristiano back. “
Bolt was even once active as a player after his sprinter career. The Jamaican played for two months for the Australian club Central Coast Mariners. Then the experiment was stopped.
He would have loved to play for Man United. In 2012 he said confidently: “I would not accept this challenge if I was not sure that I am good enough. I’m a very accomplished player and I know I could make the difference. “
He also said: “I’m not saying I’m the best footballer in the world. But I’ll play at a good level. Perhaps on a par with Wayne Rooney. “
In charity games he was allowed to prove his skills and presented himself as an active center forward.
CR7 is a few steps ahead of him …
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