Overview
- The 26-year-old said new leadership sidelined him for political reasons and that bias, not injuries, kept him on the bench.
- He alleged teammates mocked a photo of him and his partner in a group chat and said his training performances were ignored.
- The club said it decisively rejects any suggestion of homophobia and maintained that lineup decisions are based solely on sporting grounds.
- Cavallo, who came out in 2021 as the A-League's first openly gay player, reported daily death threats and described the football environment as toxic.
- After leaving last summer for England's lower leagues with Peterborough Sports, he has made four appearances and called the move a fresh start.