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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape

Tim Cahill calls for ‘broader understanding’ amid influx of sovereign wealth into sport

Tim Cahill poses for a photograph during the Sport Australian Hall Of Fame Don and Dawn awards at the MCG
Tim Cahill has said critics of sovereign wealth investment into sport should talk about government policies before sponsorship deals. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP

Socceroos great Tim Cahill has said people who criticise the influx of sovereign wealth into sport neglect the fact trade deals exist between Australia and countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

The 45-year-old all-time leading Socceroos goalscorer has worked for six years in Qatar, and has the title of international sports advisor at the country’s government-backed Aspire Academy.

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