The Australian sporting public will be given the chance to farewell the nation’s greatest Socceroo, with Tim Cahill set to be recognised for his contribution to the sport when the Socceroos meet Lebanon at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday 20 November.
Cahill, who recently announced his retirement from international football, is set to pull on the green and gold one last time against the Cedars when the two teams clash in November’s international friendly at Sydney Olympic Park.
The Australian sporting public will be given the chance to farewell the nation’s greatest Socceroo, with Tim Cahill set to be recognised for his contribution to the sport when the Socceroos meet Lebanon at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday 20 November.
Cahill, who recently announced his retirement from international football, is set to pull on the green and gold one last time against the Cedars when the two teams clash in November’s international friendly at Sydney Olympic Park.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop, AM, said that Cahill – Australia’s greatest ever goal-scorer at international level with 50 goals from 107 appearances – deserved the opportunity to bid farewell to the fans that have supported him over the past 14 years of his career in national team colours.
“Tim’s contribution to football and the Socceroos especially over the past 14 years has been immense,” said Gallop.
“We feel that there is no better way to honour Tim’s contribution to the game than by giving him the opportunity to hear the roar of the crowd as he plays in his backyard of Sydney one last time. At the same time we feel that Australian football fans also deserve the chance to see Tim play for the Socceroos one final time.”
Cahill said: “I am truly humbled to have the opportunity to take part in this farewell game, and really appreciate the FFA and Arnie (Graham Arnold) giving me the chance to put on the Socceroos jersey on last time.”
“It’s going to be incredibly special to represent my country for the final time and I can’t wait to say thank you to all the fans who have supported me throughout my career.”
And while the game will give Cahill his final farewell, it also plays a key role for both nations as they warm-up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
The game will also be a chance for Sydney’s strong Australian-Lebanese to see the Lebanese national team.
A big day is planned both inside and outside ANZ Stadium with a huge celebration of football and culture in Sydney Olympic Park.
Tickets for the Caltex Socceroos’ match against Lebanon are now on sale to the General Public here
Caltex Socceroos v Lebanon (International Friendly)
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Kick-off: 7.30pm (AEDT)
