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Josh Cavallo Alleges Internal Homophobia at Adelaide United as Club Denies

The 26-year-old says selection decisions were influenced by prejudice rather than performance.

Overview

  • In an Instagram post, Cavallo said his departure from Adelaide United had nothing to do with football and blamed internal homophobia for blocking his opportunities.
  • He alleged some teammates mocked him in a group chat after he shared a photo with his partner.
  • Cavallo said he was repeatedly left on the bench despite strong performances and that observers wrongly assumed injuries were the reason.
  • He has signed for semi-professional Stamford AFC in England and described the move as a chance to fall back in love with the sport.
  • Adelaide United issued a categorical denial, stating all selections are based solely on footballing reasons and reaffirming its commitment to an inclusive environment.