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Tim Cahill Escapes Australia FA Punishment for Sponsored Goal Celebration But FIFA Could Investigate

The Australia FA will not not take action against goalscoring hero Tim Cahill after he apparently used a goal celebration to promote a sponsor. However, the 37-year-old could yet be punished by FIFA for his actions if found to have broken laws regarding advertising within the game.

Former Everton star Cahill has been criticised for acting out a celebration for which he was paid, after scoring in a vital playoff game that saw the Socceroos edge Syria in extra time to gain a shot at qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

After Cahill scored his first goal, he celebrated by putting his hands in the shape of a 'T'.