He is Australian, 21 years old, plays for Adelaide United and became the only active player to declare his homosexuality.
Australian footballer Joshua Cavallo he came out openly gay in a brave announcement through the social networks of his club, Adelaide United of the A-League. He did it through video and became the first active player to do so.
“Hello everyone, this is Josh Cavallo. I’m at my home in Adelaide. There is something personal that I must share: I am a footballer and I am gay“, the 21-year-old winger begins by saying. And continued: “As a kid, I always felt the need to hide it because I was embarrassed. I just want to play soccer and be treated equally. “.
“I’m tired of trying to perform to the best of your ability and living this double life., It is exhausting. I thought that people would think of me differently when they found out, that they would start treating me differently, that they would start saying bad things about me or making fun of me. That is not the case. In any case, you would earn more respect from people. “, full.
Josh Cavallo, the footballer who openly declared himself gay
Josh Cavallo’s letter on Twitter
On the other hand, Cavallo also wrote an extensive statement on his own personal Twitter account:
I’ve been struggling with my sexuality for over six years, and I’m glad I can put that aside.
For people who know me personally, they will know that I am a reserved person. Growing up, I always felt the need to hide because I was ashamed.
Embarrassed, he could never do what he loved and be gay. Hiding who I really am, pursuing a dream I always wanted as a kid, playing soccer, and being treated the same never felt like reality.
Being a locked up gay footballer, I had to learn to mask my feelings to fit the mold of a professional footballer.
Growing up gay and playing soccer were just two worlds that hadn’t crossed before.
I have lived my life assuming that this was a topic that was never discussed.
Video: El Chiringuito TV.
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