Football fan group distribute leaflets stating 'position of non-interference' in condemning homophobia against gay player

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'Regardless of who was hurling abuse at Josh [Cavallo], we as Victory fans should all be standing in solidarity against homophobia, there is no room for it in the sport.'

United defender Josh Cavallo, the only openly gay professional footballer in the world, called out Melbourne Victory fans for hurling homophobic abuse at him during a game on January 8.

“They’re saying the terrace [the fans section behind the northern end of the field] is an open and accepting space but refuse to condemn homophobic abuse.”Josh Cavallo’s coming out inspired him to come out to people in his broader social circle.“It’s hard for me because I’ve always heard homophobic chants at football games, but I received a lot of support from my social network when I did come out.

It also said that in deciding on an amount for the fine it took into consideration a number of measures taken by the club in response to the allegations.And “the club’s commitment to work with its supporters to take additional steps to educate other fans about diversity and inclusion”.asked Football Australia for further reasoning on the amount of the fine but did not hear back in time of publishing.

 

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There is NO point to it period end of story it serves no purpose it divides it is unmitigated hate for the sake of hate .. and as a such NO Cognisant Thinking human being should tolerate it EVER 😐 hate homophobia soccer LGBTQ

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