Former Pro Footballer Accuses Ex-Club of Homophobia
Australian footballer Josh Cavallo, who made headlines in 2021 as the first openly gay male player in elite football, has publicly accused his former club, Adelaide United, of homophobia. The 26-year-old, now playing for semi-professional UK side Stamford AFC, claims that his departure from Adelaide United was not due to footballing reasons, but rather because of his sexual orientation. In a rece…
Jan. 13, 2026, 7:47 a.m.