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Josh Cavallo Accuses Adelaide United of Homophobia After Coming Out

The club rejects his Instagram claims, saying selection decisions were based solely on footballing criteria.

Overview

  • Writing on Instagram, Cavallo alleges internal homophobia at Adelaide United limited his opportunities and harmed his wellbeing.
  • He notes a sharp drop in league appearances, from 19 matches in 2021–22 to 11 across the following three seasons.
  • He says he discovered teammates mocking a photo of his partner in a team chat, describing it as a painful breach of trust.
  • After leaving Australia, he joined Peterborough in England’s sixth tier before signing for Stamford AFC in the seventh tier to rekindle his career.
  • Adelaide United issued a firm denial and emphasized its inclusion policies, pointing to initiatives such as its Pride Cup with Melbourne Victory.