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Numerous clubs and professional football players have voiced their support for Josh Cavallo, who earlier today announced that he was openly gay.
Cavallo, who plays for Australian A-League side Adelaide United, made the announcement via his social media channels.
The 21-year-old said: “Today I’m ready to speak about something personal that I’m finally comfortable to talk about in my life.
“I am proud to publicly announce that I am gay.
“It’s been a journey to get to this point in my life but I couldn’t be happier with my decision to come out. I have been fighting my sexuality for over six years now, and I’m glad I can put that to rest.”
Numerous big name football clubs and prominent players have come out in support of the 21-year-old, who is now the only active male footballer in the top flight of any League in the world to be openly gay, in a potentially massive step towards inclusivity in football around in world.
Here’s some of what has been said.
Proud of you @JoshuaCavallo for your strength and bravery.
You'll Never Walk Alone ❤️ #RedTogether https://t.co/1zOmGBnCRf
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 27, 2021
Hopefully this is a big step in the right direction for inclusivity in men’s football around the world.
You can also see a video of his announcement below.
🗣 "Growing up – I always felt the need to hide myself. I'm Josh Cavallo, I'm a footballer, and I'm proud to be gay"
Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo has posted a heartfelt message online, becoming the only known current male professional player in the world to be out 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/sRerNLjRdH
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 27, 2021
Gerard Pique speaks out in support of Josh Cavallo's brave coming out journey 👏🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/5r7bXxeVOK
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 27, 2021
“I'm a footballer and I'm gay."
Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo has come out publicly as gay. He is the world’s only publicly out male professional footballer currently playing in a top-flight league.
(via @AdelaideUnited)pic.twitter.com/grOhy6yi76
— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 27, 2021
— Josh Cavallo (@JoshuaCavallo) October 27, 2021