Australian football icon Tim Cahill has been called out on social media after a rather peculiar Matildas post.
Ahead of the Matildas semi-final World Cup clash against England on Wednesday night, the Socceroos star attempted to throw his support behind the squad.
FIFA’s official World Cup Instagram account uploaded a split video of Cahill’s heroics, showing off two goals he scored for Australia.
“Cahill shone brightest in green and gold. Will one of the Matildas fire her way into the history books in their semi-final?” the caption read.
The 43-year-old commented on the video with three flame emojis, but he took things a step further by reposting the video to his own personal account.
Cahill posted the video of his goal scoring antics along with the caption “Happy Matildas Day”.
Social media users were quick to call out Cahill for attempting to make the historic day all about himself.
Josh Wye wrote: “Tim Cahill posting his own highlights in support of the Matildas was on my Semi Final Bingo Board.”
One user commented on Cahill’s post: “It’s not about you today champ.”
Another added: “It’s about the Matildas not you mate.”
A third wrote: “Go Tillies, here’s two of my goals.”
A final user commented: “This is as self indulgent as it gets”
Australia and England will face off from Sydney’s Stadium Australia at 8pm (AEST) with the winner advancing into the World Cup final to meet Spain.
The Matildas have not lost so far in Sydney, defeating Ireland 1-0 in the group stage and Denmark 2-0 in the Round of 16.
England have played two matches in Sydney thus far, but only the one at Stadium Australia, a 2-1 defeat of Colombia.
Their other fixture in Sydney was a clinical 1-0 defeat of Denmark in the group stage at Sydney Football Stadium.
