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Usain Bolt on Professional Football Career: 'It Was Fun While It Lasted'

Sprint legend Usain Bolt has called time on his bid to become a professional football player, saying "it was fun while it lasted."

The Jamaican spent eight weeks at A-League club Central Coast Mariners from August last year, but he eventually turned down the offer of a professional contract in November.

During Bolt's time with the club, he played in two pre-season friendlies, netting twice against Macarthur South West.

The eight-time Olympic gold medallist said his time as a footballer was enjoyable, but it is now over, per ESPN.co.uk:

"I don't want to say it wasn't dealt with properly, but I think we went about it, not the way we should and you learn your lesson, you live and you learn.