Tim Cahill embroiled in controversy after doing sponsored celebration

By Charlie Carmichael
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He may have scored the winner on Tuesday, but it's Cahill's goal celebration that's making headlines this week

Australian's all-time top-scorer Tim Cahill sparked debate after scoring twice in his country's extra-time victory against Syria, which put the Socceroos one step closer to qualifying for Russia 2018.

Cahill, 37, clinched victory with a headed brace – but after recently signing a sponsorship deal with Australian company TripADeal, chose to supplement his celebration with the company's 'T' gesture (yes, apparently they've commandeered a letter of the alphabet as their own). 

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Charlie Carmichael