Soc: Cahill loves headers, hates headlines

AAP Sports News (Australia), June, 2009

AAP Sports News (Australia) 06-18-2009 Soc: Cahill loves headers, hates headlines By Sam Lienert MELBOURNE, June 18 AAP - Tim Cahill hates the public scrutiny and media attention that come with being arguably Australia's biggest global sporting star. But the Socceroos' and Everton goal-poaching midfielder acknowledges that is the baggage that comes with having the talent, extreme wealth and jet-setting lifestyle that most Australians only dream of. After a week when his off-field behaviour has vied for air time with his match-winning goal double at the MCG, the 29-year-old midfielder accepts that he can not expect the spotlight to switch off when he leaves the pitch. The dark side of fame was rammed home to Cahill when accusations he was ejected...

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