Why Tim Cahill abandoned his boxing celebration
Socceroos star Tim Cahill ran towards the corner post after scoring against Syria on Tuesday night.
But he didn't punch the flag. Instead, he did a 'Hayne Plane' celebration before being mobbed by his teammates.
What was with that?
As it turns out, it was part of a sponsorship with a New South Wales-based travel company.
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While it's unknown how much he banked for the opportunity, Australian fans had a mixed reaction.
Some lauded his ability to market himself.
Others thought it a tad disrespectful to the Socceroos jersey.
This just shows Tim Cahill only cares about the $ and self promtion a goal celebration is not the time to promote a brand that’s paying you https://t.co/sz1qtIYn2V
— Michelle Lumby 🛫 (@shellstravels24) October 12, 2017
Tim Cahill changed his celebration to the plane as a promotion for a brand he’s being paid as an ambassador for lol anything for $$ #LEGACY https://t.co/HpHNKdufMW
— reg. (@reggie_alonso) October 12, 2017
Hahaha Cahill changing his stock celebration to promote a travel agency. Can't knock the hustle
— Paul (@flataboveashop) October 12, 2017
and i thought the "its not because im Tim Cahill its because of My Presence" quote was the most Tim Cahill thing to happen on Tuesday night https://t.co/yL6sWzPyyF
— Tom Hockman (@Tom_Hockman) October 12, 2017
Great player. Cheap act. Dirty money.
— Blair Johnson (@Spraggbj) October 12, 2017
Massive Flog #cashill https://t.co/GloUKIZSHy
— DM (@denm84) October 12, 2017
Sweet Lord..... no shame. Thanks for scoring the goals and everything but ..... really? 😂 https://t.co/K3kLec1XcM
— Đenko (@JeromeKrsto) October 12, 2017
Cahill returned to the A-League prior to last season after the FFA contributed part of his Melbourne City salary.
He isn't the only Australian international to engage in a celebration deal.
David Warner's famous leap after reaching a century is part of a sponsorship with a car company.