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Bailey opens up on Bolt friendship and decision to name son Leo Cristiano

Bayer Leverkusen attacker Leon Bailey has opened up on his close friendship with Usain Bolt, revealing the Olympic legend has always been there for him in good and bad times.

Bailey was forced to quarantine in Jamaica earlier this year after attending a birthday party for Bolt, who later tested positive for Covid-19.

Though some questioned Bailey's decision to attend the event during a pandemic, the pair's strong friendship meant the 23-year-old didn't think twice about going.

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"Usain has been a very good and close friend of mine for years," Bailey told Bild.