Usain Bolt dumps Man Utd for new favourites Real Madrid

Olympics sprint champ Usain Bolt says he's dumped Manchester United to cheer on Real Madrid.

Bolt admits he grew up supporting United, but explained: "Ruud van Nistelrooy is my favourite soccer player and therefore I supported him in Manchester, but now his club is Real Madrid and they're now my favourites because he is here.

"And also there is Cristiano (Ronaldo), who is a great friend."

Bolt saw Real defeat Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday and added: "It was a nice game and competitive, the one I most liked was Lass, who scored one goal and looks a bit like me when I play!"