“I helped Ronaldo, I can make Bale run faster too” – Usain Bolt

Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt, says Gareth Bale is the fastest footballer in the world, but insists that he can make the new Real Madrid forward even quicker.

In a recent La Liga game against Villareal, Bale was timed at an incredible 40kmh – almost 25mph, which is just 2mph behind Bolt’s world record.

The current 100m world-record holder says he can repeat the trick he did with Cristiano Ronaldo with Bale, if Madrid allow him.

“I think Gareth is probably the fastest player in the world at the moment – but I will help him with his sprinting if he wants,” Bolt said.

“It is not just about how fast you can accelerate – but also when you have the football at your feet about balance while you are sprinting as well. I helped Ronaldo with his sprinting in a training session – and look what he has go on to achieve since then.

“I have a lot of respect for Real Madrid – and if they and Gareth want my help I am happy to fly in and take a private training session with Gareth. I hear that he has been clocking speeds close to me – but it is about technique as well.

“I know I could make him an even better player than he already is.”

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