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Robbie Keane backs Usain Bolt to forge football career

Usain Bolt (R) and Robbie Keane of the Rest of the World take part in training for Soccer Aid for UNICEF
Usain Bolt (R) and Robbie Keane of the Rest of the World take part in training for Soccer Aid for UNICEF

Former Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane thinks Usain Bolt could have a career in football.

The Olympic great (31), world record holder over 100 and 200 metres, is keen to play professionally and recently had a trial at Norwegian club Stromgodset.

Keane trained with him ahead of Sunday's Soccer Aid 2018, where the pair are team-mates for the Rest of the World against England.

"He was good today, he scored a few goals in training," the Irishman said.

"That is the first time I have seen him play in this environment.

"For someone so big he has got a good touch, he has definitely got something. He is very confident on the ball and he can finish."

Asked about the possibility of the Jamaican having a future in the game, Keane replied: "Why not? It will be interesting to see him on Sunday on a big pitch.

"We're going to put some long balls over the top and I wouldn't want to be the one who is racing him."

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