Bolt could be 'very good' defender - Del Bosque

Vicente del Bosque has backed Usain Bolt to become a "very good footballer" but has said he would be better suited to play full-back.

Usain Bolt to take week-long break from Mariners

Usain Bolt's fledgling soccer career at the Central Coast Mariners is taking a quick break as he will leave Australia for a week.

Mariners fill Bolt's position with Oar signing

Tommy Oar is a natural left-sided attacker, and the left wing is where Usain Bolt is hoping to carve out a spot in the team.

Ronaldo, not Messi inspiring Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt said he is taking inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo as he tries to make the transition with the Central Coast Mariners.

What we learned from Usain Bolt's soccer debut

Fans from all parts of the globe tuned in to see if the greatest sprinter in history could translate his skills to the football pitch.

Usain Bolt makes pro soccer debut in Australia

Bolt played just over 20 minutes in the Mariners 6-1 practice match win over a Central Coast football select side in Gosford.

Bolt compared to Ali ahead of Mariners debut

Matt Page, who will captain an amateur select side against Mariners in friendly, hails Olympic legend.

Bolt nervous ahead for Mariners debut

He will make his bow against an amateur side on Friday and says he is still short of fitness and struggling with the speed of the game.

Bolt takes A-League spot from Australians - Kurz

The A-League's Usain Bolt experiment shouldn't come at a cost to young Australian talent, Adelaide United coach Marco Kurz said.

Usain Bolt's A-League audition kicks off

Usain Bolt has officially started his attempt to obtain an A-League deal, walking into Central Coast Stadium in front of a packed media contingent.

Bolt 'determined to prove everybody wrong'

Central Coast Mariners assistant coach Nick Montgomery has a warning for Usain Bolt's detractors: Write him off at your own risk.

Usain Bolt arrives in Australia for Mariners trial

Usain Bolt arrived in Sydney on Saturday en route to a "indefinite training period" with A-League club Central Coast Mariners.

Burnley loan O'Neill to Central Coast Mariners

Mariners insist Bolt will be treated like normal trialist

Usain Bolt will have a clean slate for his A-League trial, with Mike Mulvey admitting he hasn't reviewed any footage the runner playing football.

Bolt set for trial with Central Coast Mariners

The A-League club confirmed that Bolt, an eight-time Olympic athletics gold medallist, will arrive in Gosford later this month.

Sydney FC loan Danny De Silva from CCM

Daniel De Silva has finally secured his exit from the Central Coast Mariners by joining A-League rivals Sydney FC on loan for the upcoming season.

Cahill: A-League fans should decide on Bolt

When it comes to Usain Bolt potentially joining the A-League, Tim Cahill believes it should boil down to what the fans want.

Turkish, U.S. clubs join Usain Bolt race - report

The publicity around Usain Bolt's trial at CCM could cost the A-League club the opportunity to cash in on the sprint star's switch to football.

FFA cool on Usain Bolt's A-League move

Football Federation Australia has responded cautiously to reports Usain Bolt hopes to play for the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.

Usain Bolt set for six-week A-League trial

Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt could be on his way to Australia's top soccer league.

Mariners hire ex-Man Utd assistant Phelan

Sir Alex Ferguson's former right-hand man has been appointed as the new sporting director for A-League outfit Central Coast Mariners.