Josh Cavallo, A-League Australian Soccer Player, Comes Out As Gay

Australian soccer player Josh Cavallo of Adelaide United comes out as gay in an emotional video message to fans that was shared by his team’s Twitter account. https://twitter.com/AdelaideUnited/status/1453173351396958208 Here’s the transcript of Cavallo’s video statement:

Hi everyone, it’s Josh Cavallo here. I’m at my home here in Adelaide. There’s something personal that I need to share with everyone.

I’m a footballer and I’m gay. Growing up I always felt the need to hide myself  because I was ashamed. And ashamed I’ll never be able to do what I love and be gay.  You know, hiding who I truly am to pursue a dream I always wished for as a kid.