Everton FC, home to Socceroos star Tim Cahill, will play in a marquee international fixture at ANZ Stadium in July.

 

The English Premier League powerhouse will match up against Sydney FC at the Stadium on Saturday 10 July (7.30pm kick off) as part of an Australian tour announced recently.

 

 

Football has enjoyed great success at ANZ Stadium since 1999, luring huge crowds who have seen great teams such as Manchester United and Brazil and individual superstars David Beckham and Harry Kewell.

 

ANZ Stadium Managing Director and CEO Daryl Kerry said: “This is fantastic news for Australian sports fans and we’re really excited to have the opportunity to host one of football’s most iconic teams.

 

“Add Tim Cahill to the mix and the game will be an amazing spectacle.

 

“ANZ Stadium played host to arguably Australia’s greatest football moment when John Aloisi’s penalty goal saw the Socceroos qualify for their first World Cup in more than 30 years.

 

“This game will only create more fantastic memories and help add to Australia’s growing passion for the world game.”

 

Cahill, the first Australian to score a World Cup goal, has been an integral part of the Socceroos squad since his 2004 debut.

 

Born in Sydney, Cahill has confirmed he will play at ANZ Stadium if his FIFA World Cup commitments are complete. The World Cup final is scheduled for July 11. Australia’s last Group game is scheduled for June 23.

 

The attacking midfielder added: “I think (the tour is) fantastic for the A-League and also Everton because Australia’s got a massive following of Everton supporters.

 

“I get together and have a lot of signing sessions with the Everton supporters over there and they come from all corners of Australia.

 

“They’re a proud following and I think for a Premier League team like Everton to visit Australia is absolutely massive.”

 

Led by manager (coach) David Moyes, Everton will include a host of stars including captain Phil Neville, Mikel Arteta, Louis Saha, Sylvain Distin and Jack Rodwell.

 

Post Sydney, Everton will wrap up the tour with games against A-League newcomers Melbourne Heart on July 14 and Brisbane Roar on July 17.

 

Tickets to the Sydney leg of the tour are available through Ticketek. Visit www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849.

 

For ANZ Stadium hospitality packages, call 1300 13 40 10.