Adelaide United have engaged South Australia Police to investigate disturbing and specific death threats levelled via social media at Josh Cavallo | VinceRugari SMHsport
Adelaide United have engaged South Australia Police to investigate disturbing and specific death threats levelled via social media at Josh Cavallo, who the club says has been the target of global vitriol since his decision to come out as gay.
“He’s arguably the highest profile men’s player in the league now, in terms of the global reach of his name and brand. With that, and our sport being global, means that he gets comments from all over the world - majority positive, but there’s an element that is negative. And that is ongoing. “He got messages on social media saying, ‘Yep, we heard the comments. It was disgusting,’” Kosmina said.“I think there is an overwhelming sentiment of support from the majority of fans. It’s a [small] element that needs to be weaned out. Twenty or 30 years ago, this is the sort of language that was more common. Now it’s not acceptable.
“There’s more cameras at our games than there ever have been before and the security infrastructure at AAMI Park is probably the best in the country,” Kosmina said. “I think the active supporter groups of clubs will play a key role in this as well. You’ve seen some of the messaging out of the Red Army [Adelaide United’s home end] this season in support of Josh has been really positive. We’d hope that other active groups take on that moving forward.”Ange Postecoglou is reportedly closing in on his first Australian signing since taking on the job as Celtic manager, with the Scottish Premiership club poised to land fringe Socceroo Riley McGree.
McGree impressed towards the back end of his loan stint but while Birmingham were unable to sign him on a permanent deal, there are other clubs keen to ensure he stays in the United Kingdom.
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