FIFA World Cup 2018: Cahill chases history after making Aussie squad
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Cahill chases history after making Aussie squad

India TV News  

Tim Cahill wants to join an elite list of World Cup scorers to sit alongside Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose. After making the cut for Australia's 23-man squad, the 38-year-old Cahill has a good chance of becoming just the fourth player to score in four consecutive World Cups. Cahill scored both in Australia's Asian playoff win over Syria late last year as the country's place at a fourth consecutive World Cup was clinched. He guided Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup final, and coached Saudi Arabia to an automatic berth in Russia from an Asian qualifying group that included Australia. FULL SQUAD Goalkeepers: Mat Ryan, Danny Vukovic, Brad Jones Defenders: Trent Sainsbury, Milos Degenek, Matt Jurman, Mark Milligan, Josh Risdon, Aziz Behich, James Meredith Midfielders: Mile Jedinak, Aaron Mooy, Massimo Luongo, Jackson Irvine, Tomi Rogic, Dimitri Petratos, Mathew Leckie, Daniel Arzani Forwards: Tim Cahil, Tomi Juric, Andrew Nabbout, Jamie Maclaren, Robbie Kruse

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Australia squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Three uncapped centre backs called up for matches against Indonesia, China
1 week, 3 days ago

Australia squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Three uncapped centre backs called up for matches against Indonesia, China

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this month’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China on Friday. The Socceroos need to beat the Indonesians in Sydney next Thursday and China in Hangzhou five days later to stay in the hunt for the second automatic ticket to the …

Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan 'hungry for more' ahead of crucial clash with Denmark
2 years, 3 months ago

Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan 'hungry for more' ahead of crucial clash with Denmark

Daily Mail  

Mat Ryan isn't dining out on his new-found status as the third Socceroos captain to win a game at a World Cup. Ryan joined Mark Viduka and Lucas Neill as Australians to captain the Socceroos to victory at the cup finals after Australia's 1-0 win against Tunisia in Qatar on Saturday. Mat Ryan became only the third player to captain …

Australia squad, FIFA World Cup 2022: Kuol, Cummings make cut; Sainsbury misses out
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia squad, FIFA World Cup 2022: Kuol, Cummings make cut; Sainsbury misses out

The Hindu  

Forwards Garang Kuol and former Scotland international Jason Cummings were included in Australia’s squad for the World Cup on Tuesday but experienced central defender Trent Sainsbury was a surprise omission. READ | Australia Qatar schedule, preview, team news, when, where to watch Apart from when Tim Cahill was on the pitch, goals have always been hard to come by for …

Tim Cahill gives his explanation for the Socceroos' disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign
2 years, 11 months ago

Tim Cahill gives his explanation for the Socceroos' disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign

Daily Mail  

Australia's failure to secure automatic qualification for the 2022 World Cup is the result of a poor national set-up and a group players sorely lacking experience at the highest level of the game, according to Tim Cahill. Tim Cahill believes Australia lacks players with international experience and quality 'I think we can’t be short sighted,' the former Everton midfielder told …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Australian coach Graham Arnold tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of must-win qualifying games
3 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Australian coach Graham Arnold tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of must-win qualifying games

The Hindu  

Australia head coach Graham Arnold has tested positive to COVID-19 as he was preparing to join the Socceroos camp for two must-win FIFA World Cup qualifying matches over the next two weeks. Football Australia on Friday said Arnold returned the positive result after following national team protocols and undergoing a test on Thursday ahead of his planned arrival into camp …

Australian football legend Tim Cahill to focus on coaching after calling time on playing career
5 years, 11 months ago

Australian football legend Tim Cahill to focus on coaching after calling time on playing career

Firstpost  

Australia’s all-time top goalscorer Tim Cahill announced his retirement on Friday, bringing an end to one of the country’s greatest football careers. Sydney: Australia’s all-time top goalscorer Tim Cahill announced his retirement on Friday, bringing an end to one of the country’s greatest football careers. “I’ll take my time in learning more and getting coaching hours in.” Cahill spent 14 …

Australia's next generation pays tribute to Cahill
6 years, 4 months ago

Australia's next generation pays tribute to Cahill

The Hindu  

Tim Cahill made his farewell appearance for Australia in the 3-0 win over Lebanon as a number of the Socceroos' next generation staked its claim. It was the 25-year-old's second appearance for Australia and first from the start, while Graham Arnold also handed full debuts for Awer Mabil and Mustafa Amini and gave a maiden cap to defender Rhyan Grant. …

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill bids emotional farewell as Martin Boyle scores brace in Australia's 3-0 win against Lebanon
6 years, 4 months ago

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill bids emotional farewell as Martin Boyle scores brace in Australia's 3-0 win against Lebanon

Firstpost  

Veteran Tim Cahill bid an emotional farewell on Tuesday on his 108th and final appearance for Australia as Scottish striker Martin Boyle scored twice for his newly-adopted country. Sydney: Veteran Tim Cahill bid an emotional farewell on Tuesday on his 108th and final appearance for Australia as Scottish striker Martin Boyle scored twice for his newly-adopted country. Cahill, the Socceroos …

FIFA Friendly: Australia vs Lebanon Tim Cahill's Socceroos swansong
6 years, 4 months ago

FIFA Friendly: Australia vs Lebanon Tim Cahill's Socceroos swansong

The Hindu  

Tim Cahill's farewell appearance for Australia will be limited to the last five minutes as the Socceroos look ahead to life without their record scorer — and wonder how to replace his goals. Tim Cahill will earn his 108th and final cap in Tuesday's friendly against Lebanon in Sydney, but coach Graham Arnold has thornier matters at hand ahead of …

Tim Cahill quits international football with Australia after World Cup
6 years, 8 months ago

Tim Cahill quits international football with Australia after World Cup

Daily Mail  

Australia striker Tim Cahill has announced his retirement from international football aged 38 and after his fourth World Cup. The former Everton star became the first Australian to play at four consecutive World Cups when he came off the bench in Australia's 2-0 defeat to Peru in the group stages in Russia. Australia striker Tim Cahill has announced his retirement …

Socceroos left to rue what could have been after Cahill snub
6 years, 8 months ago

Socceroos left to rue what could have been after Cahill snub

The Hindu  

Ex-players, journalists and fans. Even former Australia boss Guus Hiddink – the man who set the platform for Cahill to announce himself on the international stage on that famous night in Kaiserslautern 12 years ago when he scored his nation's first World Cup goal – joined the growing calls ahead of the must-win Group C clash against Peru in Sochi …

Australia 0-2 Peru: Socceroos out after Carrillo and Guerrero goals
6 years, 8 months ago

Australia 0-2 Peru: Socceroos out after Carrillo and Guerrero goals

Daily Mail  

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero, who spent seven months fighting a drugs ban just to be in Russia, scored an emotional goal to knock Australia out of the World Cup in a 2-0 victory played in what was a carnival atmosphere in Sochi. Peru captain Paolo Guerrero, who spent seven months fighting a drugs ban to be in Russia, inspired them …

World Cup 2018: Tim Cahill lauded by Mark Bosnich
6 years, 8 months ago

World Cup 2018: Tim Cahill lauded by Mark Bosnich

The Hindu  

He could make his final Australia appearance on Tuesday but Tim Cahill still has something to offer the Socceroos, says Mark Bosnich. Russia 2018 marks Cahill's fourth World Cup, although he was left on the bench by head coach Bert van Marwijk for both of the side's first two Group C fixtures against France and Denmark. As the Socceroos' record …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia's last-16 qualification hopes take a hit after draw with Denmark
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia's last-16 qualification hopes take a hit after draw with Denmark

Firstpost  

Australia battled back impressively after Christian Eriksen’s seventh-minute opener but were unable to find a way past Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel from open play despite dominating a pulsating second half. Samara: Australia captain Mile Jedinak hit a second-half VAR-assisted penalty to secure a 1-1 World Cup draw with Denmark on Thursday that left the Socceroos’ last-16 hopes hanging by …

Highlights, Denmark vs Australia, FIFA World Cup 2018, Match 21 at Samara
6 years, 9 months ago

Highlights, Denmark vs Australia, FIFA World Cup 2018, Match 21 at Samara

Firstpost  

Catch the LIVE score and updates from the FIFA World Cup 2018 game between Australia and Denmark. They now head to Samara knowing a win over Australia will put them in the driving seat to qualify from Group C. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eriksen, who provided the assist for Yussuf Poulsen’s winner, admitted Denmark didn’t produce the attacking football that yielded …

World Cup 2018: It's do or die for Australia - will they turn to Tim Cahill to save them again?
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup 2018: It's do or die for Australia - will they turn to Tim Cahill to save them again?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia, it seems, can’t quite let go of …

FIFA World Cup 2018: France test for Australia in Group C
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: France test for Australia in Group C

India TV News  

France, boasting of one of the most talented squads in the FIFA World Cup, will be overwhelming favourites as they open their Group C campaign with a clash with Australia at the Kazan Arena on Saturday. France, who lost the Euro 2016 final and reached the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals under head coach Didier Deschamps, have a squad crammed with …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia's Tim Cahill hopes to become fourth man to score in four different tournaments
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia's Tim Cahill hopes to become fourth man to score in four different tournaments

Firstpost  

Australia’s Tim Cahill has a chance to become just the fourth player to score in four different World Cups. Kazan: Australia’s talisman Tim Cahill shot down talk of retirement on Thursday as he targets becoming just the fourth player to score at four World Cups alongside luminaries such as Pele and Miroslav Klose. Although he is expected to start all …

WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history after making Aussie squad
6 years, 9 months ago

WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history after making Aussie squad

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Tim Cahill wants to join an elite list of World Cup scorers to sit alongside Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose. After making the cut for Australia’s 23-man squad, the 38-year-old Cahill has a good chance of becoming just the fourth player to score in four consecutive World Cups. Cahill scored both in Australia’s Asian playoff win over …

Australia World Cup squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
6 years, 9 months ago

Australia World Cup squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following Australia’s lengthy World Cup qualifying campaign, Ange Postecoglou resigned as the …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Tim Cahill’s experience invaluable for Australia
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Tim Cahill’s experience invaluable for Australia

Hindustan Times  

Country: Australia Tim Cahill has 50 goals for Australia football team, with five of them coming in World Cups. Position: Forward World Cup Appearances: 8 World Cup Goals: 5 At 38, Tim Cahill is easily one of the oldest footballers on the global football stage. Cahill needs one goal in Russia to join Brazilian legend Pele, Miroslav Klose and Uwe …

Group C: France one of the favourites to win
6 years, 9 months ago

Group C: France one of the favourites to win

The Hindu  

France is the absolute favourite to top Group C, while there could be a strong fight between Peru, Denmark and Australia for the second spot. France, managed by Didier Deschamps, the man who famously marshalled France to World Cup Glory in 1998, heads to Russia as one of the prime favourites to clinch the title. World Cup record 14 appearances …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil look at Neymar for Inspiration
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil look at Neymar for Inspiration

Hindustan Times  

Country – Brazil Neymar will be hoping to return stronger than ever after an injury he suffered playing for his club Paris Saint-Germain. Position - Forward World Cup matches – 5 World Cup goals – 4 On 8th of July 2014 Germany hammered Brazil 7-1 in World Cup Semi final to heap insult on the most decorated side at the …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Tim Cahill named in Australia’s final 23-man squad
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Tim Cahill named in Australia’s final 23-man squad

Hindustan Times  

Tim Cahill looks set to play in a fourth World Cup finals at the age of 38 this month after being included in Bert van Marwijk’s final 23-man Australia squad for Russia on Sunday. The 38-year-old Tim Cahill was chosen on June 3, 2018, by coach Bert van Marwijk among 23 players set to play in the FIFA World Cup …

FIFA WORLD CUP 2018: Guide to Group C of the World Cup
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA WORLD CUP 2018: Guide to Group C of the World Cup

India TV News  

FRANCE France is a young and vibrant team packed with flair and eye-catching talent. The French twice recently took the lead while playing at World Cup champion Germany and caused the home defence all sorts of problems with the movement and speed of its devastating counter-attacks. Reaching the World Cup semifinals is the minimum target for the 49-year-old Deschamps, a …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australian FA denies Tim Cahill's inclusion for commercial reasons as in-form Jamie Maclaren misses out
6 years, 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australian FA denies Tim Cahill's inclusion for commercial reasons as in-form Jamie Maclaren misses out

Firstpost  

Australian football chiefs were forced to deny that veteran Tim Cahill was in the country’s World Cup squad for commercial reasons after in-form Hibernian striker Jamie Maclaren was axed. Sydney: Australian football chiefs were forced to deny that veteran Tim Cahill was in the country’s World Cup squad for commercial reasons after in-form Hibernian striker Jamie Maclaren was axed. Football …

FIFA World Cup: Cahill Chases History, Place in Australia Squad
6 years, 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Cahill Chases History, Place in Australia Squad

The Quint  

The Socceroos have Cahill to thank for their first World Cup win in 2006 by scoring late goals against Japan. Cahill scored both in Australia's Asian playoff win over Syria late last year as a place at a fourth consecutive World Cup was clinched. But age, a lack of playing time since he returned to English side Millwall, and the …

WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history, place in Australia squad
6 years, 10 months ago

WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history, place in Australia squad

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Tim Cahill wants to join an elite list of World Cup scorers to sit alongside Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose. If he makes the cut for Australia’s 23-man squad, the 38-year-old Cahill has a good chance of becoming just the fourth player to score in four consecutive World Cups. Cahill scored both in Australia’s Asian playoff win …

Australia coach quits despite guiding Socceroos to World Cup
7 years, 4 months ago

Australia coach quits despite guiding Socceroos to World Cup

Associated Press  

Ange Postecoglou framed his departure as Socceroos head coach with a stereotypically Aussie scenario. It’s not the ending I envisaged,” said Postecoglou, who replaced German coach Holger Osieck in 2013 and guided Australia at the 2014 World Cup. Tim Cahill, Australia’s all-time leading goal scorer and a significant contributor to Australia’s four World Cup qualifying campaigns, said Postecoglou’s commitment and …

Socceroos qualify for World Cup: Where to from here for Australia after booking Russia 2018 spot?
7 years, 4 months ago

Socceroos qualify for World Cup: Where to from here for Australia after booking Russia 2018 spot?

ABC  

After all the angst, the speculation over the coach, and general footballing frustration, the Socceroos are into the World Cup finals for a fourth-consecutive time. It certainly wasn't easy, but a 3-1 win over Honduras in the second leg in Sydney sealed Australia's place as the penultimate team to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia. His legacy as coach …

Jedinak stars as Australia qualifies for 2018 World Cup
7 years, 4 months ago

Jedinak stars as Australia qualifies for 2018 World Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Mile Jedinak stepped up when it counted most, propelling Australia into next year’s World Cup with a hat trick Wednesday in a 3-1 victory over Honduras that secured the next-to-last spot in Russia. But Jedinak played a full game in the 0-0 draw in San Pedro Sula last Friday and, aided by the state-of-the-art rehabilitation program on Australia’s …

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Tim Cahill to travel to Honduras for Australia's playoff despite injured ankle
7 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Tim Cahill to travel to Honduras for Australia's playoff despite injured ankle

Firstpost  

The 37-year-old Cahill, Australia’s most prolific international goalscorer, injured his ankle in A-League action for Melbourne City on Friday. Sydney: Australia forward Tim Cahill will travel to Honduras for Friday’s World Cup playoff first leg but will delay his departure to allow for more treatment on his injured ankle, Football Federation Australia said on Sunday. Robbie Kruse, however, will miss …

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Tim Cahill doubtful for first-leg playoff against Honduras
7 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Tim Cahill doubtful for first-leg playoff against Honduras

Firstpost  

Australia’s totemic forward Tim Cahill has not fractured his ankle but is still a doubt for next week’s first leg of the World Cup playoff against Honduras, Football Federation Australia said on Saturday. Sydney: Australia’s totemic forward Tim Cahill has not fractured his ankle but is still a doubt for next week’s first leg of the World Cup playoff against …

Tim Cahill: The Socceroos' saviour's best rescue efforts for Australia
7 years, 5 months ago

Tim Cahill: The Socceroos' saviour's best rescue efforts for Australia

ABC  

If it sounds like a broken record, that's because it is — Tim Cahill has saved the Socceroos again with a vital double against Syria in their World Cup qualifying play-off in Sydney. 2007: Australia v Oman, Asian Cup finals He left it late, but Tim Cahill's added-time goal against Oman at the 2007 Asian Cup was worth the wait …

Tim Cahill knows he must perform now for Socceroos to make fourth World Cup in Russia
7 years, 9 months ago

Tim Cahill knows he must perform now for Socceroos to make fourth World Cup in Russia

ABC  

Playing at a fourth World Cup is the fire burning constantly in the back of Tim Cahill's mind. With five World Cup goals, the Socceroos' all-time record scorer is already in elite company alongside Dutch stars Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben, German great Miroslav Klose and American Clint Dempsey as the only players to score at all three instalments. …

Cahill carrying hopes of host nation at Asian Cup
10 years, 1 month ago

Cahill carrying hopes of host nation at Asian Cup

India TV News  

Sydney: Tim Cahill is thriving on the challenge of delivering the Asian Cup title to Australia for the first time. The Australians host 2002 World Cup semifinalist South Korea in the final at Sydney's Olympic Stadium on Saturday night, determined to go one better than a runner-up finish to Japan four years ago. A veteran of three World Cup campaigns, …

Tim Cahill - Australia's World Cup 2014 talisman unravelled
10 years, 9 months ago

Tim Cahill - Australia's World Cup 2014 talisman unravelled

Daily Mail  

Tim Cahill - Australia's World Cup 2014 talisman unravelled TIM CAHILL - NEW YORK RED BULLS AGE : 34, CAPS/GOALS : 68/32 Tim Cahill is heading to the World Cup with Ange Postcoglou and the Australia squad. VIDEO Scroll down for 'Cahill looks forward to Australia's World Cup campaign' Key: Tim Cahill is set to lead the line in his …

Coach cuts 3 from Australia's World Cup squad
10 years, 9 months ago

Coach cuts 3 from Australia's World Cup squad

India TV News  

Sydney: FC Utrecht midfielder Adam Sarota, Dundee defender Curtis Good and Australia-based Josh Brillante were cut from Australia's World Cup squad Tuesday on the eve of its departure for Brazil. Coach Ange Postecoglou pared his preliminary squad from 30 to 27 after Monday's 1-1 draw with South Africa.Good had expected to be cut after missing Australia's last home warmup match …

Cahill puts Socceroos on right course for World Cup
17 years, 1 month ago

Cahill puts Socceroos on right course for World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The striker Josh Kennedy and midfielders Tim Cahill and Mark Bresciano scored …

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