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Usain Bolt scores impressive goal against England in charity football match

By Micaiah Morgan··1 min read
Usain Bolt scores impressive goal against England in charity football match

Jamaica’s sprint legend Usain Bolt impressed fans on Sunday after scoring a goal that gave his team a 1-0 lead against England in the Soccer Aid World XI.

The Soccer Aid World XI defeated England for the fifth successive year.

Bolt captained the World XI and played in the left wing, while Chelsea FC's manager Mauricio Pochettino was the coach.

The 100m and 200m World Record holder celebrated his goal by mimicking Marcus Rashford's celebration before he was joined by Patrice Eva to showcase his “Lightning Bolt” pose.

In the second half, team England equalized with two successive goals from Asa Butterfield and Paul Scholes, while Robbie Keane scored a brace in the 64th and 70th minutes to put Team World XI ahead.

The game which was held the Manchester United's Old Trafford had several stars of Manchester United such as Patrice Evra, Darren Fletcher, Nani, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes among others.

It was announced that the event had raised over £14 million in funds for UNICEF.

 

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