This Wednesday, Josh Cavallo made a strong announcement. He courageously announced his homosexuality in a football world completely sealed off from this issue. “Hello everyone, I’m Josh Cavallo. I have something personal to share with you: I’m a soccer player and I’m gay.”, he explained in a video on social networks.
A message that moved a lot on social networks. Especially on the side of the players who were quick to support his gesture. Like the French Raphaël Varane and Antoine Griezmann. In tweet, the first wrote “It must have taken a lot of courage from you. You have my full support.”. While the second announced to be “Proud of him”.
Other big stars of the football world paid tribute to the Australian. Like AC Milan superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “You are a champion. Football is for everyone. Huge respect.”
Or Gérard Pique. “I don’t have the pleasure of knowing you personally but I want to thank you for the step you have taken. The world of football is far behind and you are helping us to move forward.” announced the Catalan.
Attacked after the Euro for his skin color, Marcus Rshford also pleaded the cause of Josh Cavallo with a message of peace and openness: “I know it took a lot of courage Josh. Know that the whole football community is with you. Enjoy this freedom now. Enjoy your peace. So much respect for you my brother.”
Several clubs have also followed in the footsteps of these different players such as Liverpool, Juventus, Barça or Arsenal.
