Australia’s Massimo Luongo scored in the last play of the game as the Socceroos held the Korea Republic 1-1 at Suncorp Stadium.

Australia’s Graham Arnold has joked that Mat Ryan owed him from their time together at Central Coast after the shot-stopper pulled off an incredible save against Korea Republic.
Tim Cahill’s Socceroos swansong has been a mere afterthought for Graham Arnold as he prepares to gather invaluable intelligence in Australia’s last hit-out before the Asian Cup.
The coach will tinker with his line-up for the Socceroos’ friendly with Lebanon on Tuesday night in the absence of regulars Tom Rogic (knee) and Robbie Kruse (groin).
Arnold said Cahill’s five-minute cameo before home fans at ANZ Stadium was a “just reward for a great career” but his focus was elsewhere.
“The first 85 minutes…

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Tim Cahill will be the biggest name in the Jamshedpur FC squad, and one of the most-accomplished players in the 2018-19 ISL..
Before Tim Cahill turns 39 in December, the former Premier League star will have earned his 108th and final cap for Australia and started a new chapter in the Indian Super League (ISL).
This week, the Socceroos’ all-time top scorer ended speculation about his future by signing a one-year contract with Jamshedpur FC for the 2018-19 campaign.
India coach Stephen Constantine tipped Cahill to make a big impact for the side from eastern India who are preparing for their second season in the fifth edition…

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Australia’s record goal scorer Tim Cahill has joined Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC, the 38-year-old striker announced on Saturday.
Cahill struggled for playing time at club level last year and left A-League side Melbourne City in December to return to Millwall — where he first came to prominence 20 years ago — before being released by the Championship club.
“I’m excited to announce that I’m signing for Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League. I’ve been really impressed in my conversations…

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Australia will host Lebanon for the first time in November in a friendly mooted as a final farewell for Socceroos legend Tim Cahill.
Cahill retired from international football last month after playing at a fourth World Cup but is likely to lace up for the Nov. 20 match at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. Cahill’s appearance is not yet set in stone, with FFA chief David Gallop saying negotiations with his management are ongoing.
A formal announcement should come next week.
If all goes to plan, fans will be…

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Tim Cahill calls time on his decorated international career, retiring as the Socceroos’ all-time leading goal scorer.

ESPN’s Stephanie Brantz recaps Australia’s World Cup journey and looks ahead to what’s next for the Socceroos.
It seems as though a large hole has been left in Australian football following the international retirement of Socceroos legend Tim Cahill.
Not that the news came as a shock to anyone. It was inevitable that Cahill would exit the international stage at this time. It has been in the cards for some time. After making 107 appearances for his country and becoming its greatest goal scorer with 50 goals, it was simply the right time for the 38-year-old to step aside.
That fact was confirmed when the forward…

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Julien Laurens takes issue with ESPNFC.com’s omission of France’s N’Golo Kante in their World Cup team of the tournament.

After Julien Laurens hails Paul Pogba’s role in France’s World Cup triumph, the FC crew examine whether the tournament was a new beginning for him.

The 2018 World Cup is just the beginning for players like Kylian Mbappe but it might well mark the end of a glittering international career for several players who’ve either been to several tournaments or just the one. Nick Miller runs through ten notables who might not be in the mix, or have already ruled themselves out, for 2022.

Rafa Marquez, DF/MF, Mexico: 39 years old

Playing in a World Cup is the highlight of many players’ careers. Captaining your country in one is a dream. Rafa Marquez…

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Stephanie Brantz checks in in Kazan, where Mile Jedinak and Tomi Juric discuss the Australia’s outlook for their crucial clash with Peru.

Stephanie Brantz is joined by Tom Smithies to discuss Tim Cahill’s situation and the abuse Robbie Kruse has received on social media.

Australia defender Mark Milligan talks Tim Cahill and the influence of the Socceroos fans in Russia.
When Australia drew 1-1 with Denmark on Thursday, despite having their opponents on the ropes throughout the second half, they lost more than just control of their own World Cup fate.
Tireless striker Andrew Nabbout was forced off with a dislocated shoulder in the 75th minute, which was a major blow to coach Bert van Marwijk and his hard-working team.
Nabbout has been a vital cog in Van Marwijk’s game plan in the tournament thus far, leading the defensive line from the front, pressing and harrying…

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Australia defender Mark Milligan talks Tim Cahill and the influence of the Socceroos fans in Russia.
Tim Cahill will feel “frustrated” at being an unused substitute in Russia but there is no guarantee Australia’s World Cup hero will play in the must-win match against Peru, teammate Mark Milligan said on Friday.
Coach Bert van Marwijk snubbed the country’s most prolific goal scorer for the opening Group C matches against France and Denmark despite the team’s struggles in front of goal.
The lack of game-time afforded 38-year-old Cahill, who has scored five of his 50 international goals at three previous…

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Stephanie Brantz reports from outside the Samara Arena ahead of Australia’s vital Group C match vs. Denmark.
Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk isn’t ruling out changes — including starting Tim Cahill — as Australia ready to face Denmark in Group C.
Van Marwijk maintains any of the 23 players in his Australian squad are a chance of starting against Denmark in Samara on Thursday.
If the Socceroos lose, they will exit Russia after the group stage regardless of the outcome of their final game against Peru next Tuesday.
Win or draw, and they’ll remain a chance of advancing.
Van Marwijk is tunnel-visioned on…

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