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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.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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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.

AAP

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

Daily Mirror

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.

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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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Daily Mirror

Trailblazing Jake Daniels blasts Qatar World Cup and asks: 'Why should I hide who I am?'

Daniels became the first active professional English footballer to come out as gay in May and has now slammed World Cup hosts Qatar for their dreadful record on LGBT+ rights

The Guardian - AU

Jackson Irvine urges footballers to use 2022 World Cup to speak out on human rights

Australia midfielder says there’s ‘a feeling the LGBTQIA+ community will be unwelcome at a global tournament’

The Guardian - UK

Rio Ferdinand: ‘Racism will be in players’ minds in high-pressure World Cup situations’

Former England defender talks racism, sexuality and mental health in football after making a trilogy of films on those subjects

AAP

Footballers ready to take stand on causes

Melbourne Victory A-League Women and Men's players Kayla Morrison and George Timotheou say athletes feel more empowered to stand up for causes they believe in.

The National (Scotland)

Football can further raise bar on LGBT+ inclusion with ‘more background support’

THE annual Rainbow Laces campaign, which highlights the topic of LGBT+ inclusion in sport, kicked off once again this weekend.

AAP

Adelaide's Clough set for ALM injury stint

Adelaide United midfielder Zach Clough will be sidelined for the next two months of the A-League Men's season because of a thigh injury.

Manchester Evening News

Gary Lineker wants ‘one or two’ gay footballers to come out during World Cup

The Match of the Day presenter “knows a couple” of gay players in the Premier League

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