Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Sydney: It’s the end of an era with Socceroos legend Tim Cahill revealing that his playing career is coming to an end at the age of 39.
Cahill told Premier League TV that while he would love to keep pulling on the boots indefinitely, the time was right for him to take the next step in his football career.
Cahill retired from international duty last year after 108 appearances and 50 goals in the famous gold shirt.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Australia turned on the power in Tim Cahill's farewell as they defeated Lebanon 3-0, Japan and Korea Republic maintained their unbeaten run while Palestine held China PR in international friendlies on Tuesday.
Australia 3-0 Lebanon
Brisbane: Martin Boyle grabbed a brace on his Socceroos starting debut as Australia farewelled Cahill in style, defeating Lebanon 3-0 at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old struck an opening-half double and laid on a strike for Mathew Leckie in front of 33,268 fans in Sydney in Australia's buildup to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Cahill entered the field to a standing ovation in the 82nd minute for his 108th and final Socceroos appearance, as Australia extended their unbeaten run in international friendlies to six consecutive matches.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Sydney: Socceroos legend and Australia's all-time leading goalscorer Tim Cahill has confirmed his retirement from international football.
After 107 national team appearances and 50 goals, Cahill confirmed on social media his appearance off the bench against Peru at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia was his final for his country.
"Today’s the day that I’m officially hanging up my boots on my international career with the Socceroos," Cahill wrote.
"No words can describe what it has meant to represent my country. Massive thank you to everyone for the support throughout all my years wearing the Australian badge."
Football Federation Australia Chairman Steven Lowy praised Cahill’s immense contribution to football.
“Tim Cahill is a football great in Australia. As a player and as a person he has had an enormous impact on the game,” said Lowy.
“Tim’s performances on and off the pitch and his feats at FIFA World Cups and AFC Asian Cups have inspired millions across the globe, but it is in Australia, where Tim is a household name, that his influence is most profound. He has our very best wishes for whatever new challenges he takes on. We hope to continue to work with Tim to promote football in Australia.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
As Australia's all-time top scorer Tim Cahill turns 38, the-AFC.com profiles the latest player in our series of 'Asian Icons'.
Kuala Lumpur: When Tim Cahill rose high to meet Robbie Kruse’s centre in extra time against Syria in November, there was an air of inevitability about where the ball would end up as the trademark goal secured a 2-1 victory and kept Australia’s FIFA World Cup dreams alive.
It was the 50th time Cahill had netted for his country as he underlined his status as an Australian sporting legend ahead of securing qualification to his fourth World Cup. And the forward, who turns 38 today, is deservedly the-AFC.com’s next ‘Asian Icon’.