ISL 2018-19: Australia legend Tim Cahill joins Jamshedpur FC
Australia's all-time record goal-scorer Tim Cahill will be turning up for Jamshedpur FC in the upcoming 2018-19 edition of the Indian Super League. The ISL is set to kick-off from September 2018 with Bengaluru FC hosting defending champions Chennaiyin FC. Tim is by the biggest name signed by an ISL club, this season. Here is more on the same.
Jamshedpur FC's latest recruit
Cahill excited to ply his trades in ISL
Cahill was selected in the Australian squad for the FIFA World Cup 2018. Post World Cup, he announced his retirement from national colors. The veteran striker took to Twitter and claimed that, "I'm excited to announce that I'm signing for Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League." He added that he was impressed with the conversations held and praised the Indian club.
Cahill wants to help grow the game in India
Cahill brings plenty to the table for Jamshedpur FC
Cahill, who will join his new team-mates in Madrid for a training camp, brings plenty of experience after having played at the highest level. He started his career at English club Millwall, where he played 250 matches, scoring 57 goals. He joined Premier League club Everton in 2004 and scored 68 goals in 278 matches. He has also played in USA, China and Australia.
Australia's all-time record scorer
Cahill is an all-time record goal-scorer for Australia. He represented Aussies 107 times and scored an impressive 50 goals. He won the AFC Asian Cup with Australia in 2015. Earlier, he was also a part of the side that won OFC Nations Cup in 2004.