'I'm a footballer and I'm gay.' Australian professional footballer Josh Cavallo announced that he is gay in a video message released by his A-League club Adelaide United.
"I'm a footballer and I'm gay," Cavallo said in the emotional video titled 'Josh's Truth.'"All I want to do is play football and be treated equally."I know there are other players living in silence," the 21-year-old added."I want to help change this, to show that everyone is welcome in the game of football and deserves the right to be their authentic self."The video was accompanied by a statement posted to Cavallo's Twitter account. pic.
— Josh Cavallo October 27, 2021 His announcement means that Cavallo is the only current openly gay top-flight male footballer.Read More"Being a gay closeted footballer, I've had to learn to mask my feelings in order to fit the mold of a professional footballer," Cavallo wrote."As a gay footballer, I know there are other players living in silence.
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