The Latest Breaking News from Josh Cavallo

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

FourFourTwo · Jan 16

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 · Jan 14

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 · Jan 13

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 · Aug 28, 2025

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 · May 22, 2025

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 · Mar 20, 2025

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 · Mar 19, 2025

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 · Apr 3, 2024

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 · Mar 14, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024