Gay A-League star slams Sea Eagles’ jersey boycott | VinceRugari
Josh Cavallo, the only openly gay male in Australian sport, has slammed the actions of the seven Manly players boycotting the team’s “everyone in league” jersey as proof that homophobia still exists at sport’s highest levels., said he was disappointed but not surprised to learn that seven players had refused to wear the Sea Eagles’ rainbow jersey, a decision based on religious and cultural grounds. They will miss Thursday night’s NRL clash against the Sydney Roosters.
Having spent all but the past nine months of his A-League career in the closet, it was only due to the support of his teammates and coaches that Cavallo felt ready to reveal his sexual identity. He fears for the wellbeing of young rugby league players in the same position.Herald“Not only is that disappointing, but it is a dangerous message to be sending to fellow players who live in silence and are struggling with their identity and everyday life.
“Don’t assume we are all straight. The lack of ‘out’ rugby [league] players doesn’t mean that they’re not playing and competing alongside you.” Cavallo, 22, became the world’s only active male top-flight footballer to come out as gay on the eve of the 2021-22 A-League Men season. While he has been the target of some homophobic abuse,
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