Sad news has hit the Tim Cahill family and broken the hearts of passionate Aussie football fans.
The much-loved Cahill is one of Australia’s most famous footballers and there were high hopes his son, Shae, would follow in his footsteps.
But just nine months after signing with the Brisbane Roar on a multi-year agreement, the A-League club has decided to cut him.
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The Roar broke the disappointing news on Friday, shattering football fans across the country.
Carlo Armiento, Nikola Mileusnic, Jonas Markovski, James Nikolovski, Ayom Majok are all departing the club with their contracts expiring.
“Additionally, Taras Gomulka and Shae Cahill have been granted mutual contract terminations and will also depart the club,” the Roar said in a statement.
“Brisbane Roar wishes to thank all departing players for their contribution at the club and wish them all the best for the future.”
Fans had dearly hoped Shae Cahill’s trajectory would be like his famous father’s and one day he would be a star for the Socceroos.
Shae joined English Premier League club Everton’s junior Academy when he was just 14 years old.
And in the 2022/23 season, he made nine appearances for Everton’s under-18 team in the U18 English Premier League.
It was only nine months ago that the Roar trumpeted his signing.
“We are pleased to announce the signing of Shae Cahill from Everton’s world class academy, to the Brisbane Roar,” said the club’s chief Kaz Patafta.
“Securing such a promising young midfielder is a testament to our club’s new vision of integrating youthful talent into our squad and first team environment.
“Shae’s addition promises an exciting era ahead for the Roar family.”
Unfortunately, that “era” has ended prematurely.
Tim Cahill, 44, made 108 appearances for Australia and holds the record for the most goals scored for the Socceroos (50).
Only Matildas superstar Sam Kerr (69) has scored more goals for an Australian national football team.
Cahill also featured in four World Cup campaigns which is still an Australian record.