Overview
- Cavallo alleged in a social media post that senior figures at Adelaide United blocked his opportunities for reasons tied to his sexual orientation rather than football.
- He said he was repeatedly benched despite improving form and that some teammates mocked a photo of him with his partner in a group chat.
- Adelaide United issued a categorical denial, asserting team selection is based solely on performance and emphasizing its ongoing inclusion efforts.
- The club highlighted its commitment to initiatives such as the annual Pride Cup, even as it expressed disappointment with Cavallo’s claims.
- Cavallo left Adelaide United in May 2025 and has since joined England’s semi-professional Stamford AFC, framing the move as a chance to rediscover his passion, with no independent investigation reported to date.