Tim Cahill has been described as a "football great in Australia" by Football Federation Chairman Steven Lowy.
Australia's leading international goalscorer confirmed he has retired from international football after scoring 50 goals in 107 caps.
Tim Cahill during Australia's final World Cup group match against Peru. Source: AAP
His cameo off the bench against Peru last month at the World Cup in Russia marked his fourth and last appearance at the global showpiece tournament - a feat unlikely to be matched again in Australia.
“What he’s done, to get a spot in his fourth World Cup is incredible," former Socceroo captain, Paul Wade, told SBS News.
"Not many people would have gone to the other side of the world and trained on their own and made all the sacrifices he has."
The 38-year-old will go down as perhaps the greatest Socceroo of all time, having repeatedly bailed out the national team with stunning goals at vitally important moments.
"As a player and as a person he has had an enormous impact on the game,” Mr Lowy said.
"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."
"Today's the day that I'm officially hanging up my boots on my international career with the Socceroos," Cahill tweeted on Tuesday.
"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."
Cahill is still yet to confirm whether he will continue playing at club level, having spent time at Melbourne City and English second-tier outfit Millwall in the lead-up to the World Cup.
Source: SBS News
- with AAP
