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Openly gay elite footballer labels former club 'homophobic'

Josh Cavello has claimed he was forced out of former club Adelaide United after being mocked by team-mates

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What Australian sport can learn from queer ice hockey hit Heated Rivalry

The series challenges the hyper-masculine culture that often dominates men’s sport – and proves the power and potential of LGBTQI+ stories

The Guardian - AU

Josh Cavallo: First openly gay footballer claims homophobia 'kept me on the bench'

Australian alleges he left Adelaide United because of ‘internal homophobia’

Evening Standard

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Josh Cavallo Says Adelaide United’s ‘Internal Homophobia’ Kept Him Off The Pitch

Adelaide United has denied claims of internal homophobia after former player Josh Cavallo shared an Instagram post.

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Josh Cavallo claims homophobia drove him out of Adelaide United

Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021

The Guardian - AU

'Internal homophobia' behind Cavallo leaving Adelaide

Former Adelaide United footballer Josh Cavallo has alleged he received homophobic treatment at the A-League Men club, claims it "categorically rejects".

AAP

Openly gay UK footballer says he mentors closeted players

Josh Cavallo has said he has been mentoring a group of “closeted” athletes since coming out in 2021.

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Mitch Brown’s bravery can change the score for LGBTIQA+ people – and the AFL’s fight against homophobia

It has been a challenging few weeks for both the AFL and LGBTQIA+ communities, with a sixth incident of homophobia in the men’s competition since the league’s crackdown on this damaging language.

The Conversation

Football pioneer Cavallo leaves ALM for new opportunity

Josh Cavallo will leave Adelaide United after five seasons to play overseas, with the A-League Men club also parting ways with defender Jordan Elsey.

AAP

Teammate didn't know about death threats to Cavallo

Adelaide midfielder Stefan Mauk didn't know gay teammate Josh Cavallo receives death threats every day, and says it shows the importance of pride initiatives.

AAP

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats

The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic soccer league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality

The Independent UK

Has a footballer ever made a marriage proposal during a match?

Plus: managers taking charge of every club they played for and ‘winners’ after the 96th minute that turn out not to be winners

The Guardian - UK

Trailblazing gay footballer Josh Cavallo proposes to partner on pitch

Josh Cavallo thanked his club Adelaide United for making a ‘safe space in football’ for him

Evening Standard

Trailblazing footballer Josh Cavallo announces engagement after on-pitch proposal

Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has got engaged to his partner, Leighton Morrell, after proposing on the pitch of Adelaide United’s home ground

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Reds' trailblazer Cavallo engaged at Coopers Stadium

Josh Cavallo, Adelaide United's trailblazing gay footballer, has announced his engagement to his partner on the club's home ground.

AAP

Sky Blues fly high with 2-1 win over Reds in ALM

Ufuk Talay's Sydney FC walk away with the three points again after coming out on top 2-1 in their A-League Men clash against Adelaide United.

Daily Mirror

Josh Cavallo slams "sickening" new anti-LGBT law that gives gay people death penalty

Josh Cavallo is the world's only openly gay man playing top-flight football and the Adelaide United star has now taken aim at Uganda for its Anti-Homosexuality Act

Daily Mirror

Spanish goalkeeper comes out as gay after posting touching photo with boyfriend

Marbella FC goalkeeper Alberto Lejaragga shared a photo along with a brief message after his team won promotion to the Segunda RFEF, Spanish football's fourth tier

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A-League player Josh Cavallo tells football codes to 'grow up' and be more inclusive ahead of pride round

Josh Cavallo, who made headlines in 2021 by becoming the first openly gay male professional footballer, is pleading with other sporting codes to embrace inclusivity to help those athletes struggling to be themselves.

ABC News

Czech international footballer Jakub Jankto the latest top-flight male player to come out as gay

The Sparta Prague midfielder announces his sexuality in a social media video, following in the footsteps of Australia's Josh Cavallo and England's Jake Daniels.

ABC News

A-Leagues to launch inaugural Pride Celebration round to coincide with Mardi Gras and 2023 Sydney World Pride

Following the success of the 2022 Pride Cup, the APL will introduce a league-wide initiative to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and combat homophobia.

AAP

A-Leagues pride round can thrive: Cavallo

Gay footballer Josh Cavallo has lamented the Cairns Taipans' decision not to wear pride jerseys but thinks A-Leagues players will embrace a pride round.

AAP

ALM, ALW set to launch maiden pride round

The A-League is expected to announce plans for a competition-wide pride celebration next month.

ABC News

People are being told to remove rainbow-coloured clothing and items at the Qatar World Cup. Here's why

Qatar's hardline stance on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) issues is at the centre of the world's attention.

The Guardian - AU

‘Draconian’: gay footballer Josh Cavallo hits out at Fifa over rainbow armband edict

Josh Cavallo has criticised Fifa’s decision to penalise players at the World Cup who show support for the LGBTQ+ community

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