Josh Cavallo has no words to describe his disappointment at receiving homophobic abuse.
Josh Cavallo, who last year became the only out gay professional top-flight men's footballer in the world, has called out homophobic abuse during the A-League.
He came on as a substitute in the 54th minute of the game and said that he had no words to describe the abuse he received.
Cavallo said on social media that he was not going to pretend that he didn't hear the homophobia at the game. I was so disappointed that there was no words to describe it.
We need to do more to hold people accountable. This shows that we still face problems in the future.
I will not apologize for living my truth and who I am outside of football.
The A-League will investigate Cavallo's claims that he was gay.
There is no place for harassment or abuse in Australian football.
The abuse faced by Cavallo was condemned by both Victory and Adelaide.
The club is committed to celebrating diversity in football, and strongly condemns this behavior which has no place at our club or in our game.
Football is seen as a platform to unite fans regardless of background. Spectators found to have broken these standards will be banned from future matches.
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Cavallo shared his truth on social media.
Nathan Kosmina, chief executive of the Adelaide Utd, said that they were appalled by the verbal abuse Josh received by fans.
It is disappointing and upsetting that one of our players was subjected to homophobic abuse.
"Josh continues to show immense courage and we join him in calling out abuse, which has no place in society, and it will not be accepted by our club."
Cavallo thinks football needs to change to be welcoming for lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer players.
Cavallo spoke to Sky Sports News in October after coming out publicly as gay and said that football should change and become a more welcoming environment for LGBT+ players.
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Cavallo told Sky Sports News in October that he was overwhelmed by the positive response he received after coming out as gay.
He wants to spread the word that everyone is accepted in football, regardless of their beliefs, culture or background. It should be based on your talent, not what you look like.
It's time to change this in football as we are in 2021. I'm overwhelmed and happy with the response I've received, I have to say.
I was shocked that the news went around the world. I am grateful for your support and I will get around to reply to everyone eventually, I am honoured and grateful that clubs are getting around me.
It took me about six years to come out, because I couldn't look up to someone and no one had done it before. I know what it's like to live a double life and lie to people you care about.
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