‘You’re serving to us transfer ahead’: Barca ace Pique praises Josh Cavallo as Aussie turns into first male professional to ‘come out’ as homosexual

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Adelaide United star Josh Cavallo has obtained the unanimous backing of a number of main figures within the soccer world after the Aussie turned the primary male skilled participant on the planet to announce that he’s homosexual.

Cavallo, 21, made the announcement early on Wednesday on social media, saying that he was lastly “prepared to talk about one thing private that I am lastly snug to speak about in my life”.

“I am a footballer and I am homosexual,” he stated in a video launched on social media. “All I need to do is play soccer and be handled equally.”

Regardless of a number of feminine gamers popping out as gay, in addition to former Leeds United and LA Galaxy participant Robbie Rogers, Cavallo’s admission makes him the primary ever prime flight participant to have come out as homosexual and comes after he stated he grew uninterested in “hiding who I’m” and “residing a double life”. 

Cavallo opted to make the announcement whereas nonetheless within the prime of his skilled profession, distinguishing him from the likes of former Aston Villa participant Thomas Hitzlsperger, who publicly revealed his sexuality after his retirement from the sport.

“Rising up, I all the time felt the necessity to conceal myself as a result of I used to be ashamed – ashamed I might by no means be capable of do what I like and be homosexual,” Cavallo added within the video.

“Popping out to my family members, my friends, mates, team-mates, and coaches has been unimaginable. The help I’ve obtained has been immense.

“I need to present folks it’s alright to be your self and play soccer. If something, you’ll earn extra respect from folks [by coming out].

“I need to present all the opposite people who find themselves struggling and scared that they don’t must act like one thing you are not. You have been meant to be your self – not another person.”

Cavallo’s resolution to talk his reality has been met with unanimous reward from a few of the stunning sport’s largest names.

“Hey, Josh Cavallo: I don’t have the pleasure to know you personally however I need to thanks for this step that you just take. The world of soccer is [firmly] behind and you’re serving to us transfer ahead,” wrote Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique.

“It’s absurd that popping out is a courageous factor to do in soccer,” added former England striker and UK soccer pundit Gary Lineker.

“It’s, although, and I’m stuffed with admiration for Josh for treading a path [that] hopefully many others will comply with.

“I’m positive the overwhelming majority of soccer lovers will help him and erase the concern others could have.”

“Big respect to Josh for doing this,” stated Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson. “It’s brave and shares an essential message that everybody deserves to be themselves, it doesn’t matter what.”

“In 2021, this should not be information. Thanks for this step ahead for the game. Effectively stated, Josh,” stated former NBA All-Star Pau Gasol, displaying that Cavallo’s assertion had made waves in sports activities aside from his personal.

“What an inspiring younger man,” famous ex-Manchester United, Arsenal and Netherlands ahead Robin Van Persie. “Thanks on your braveness – everybody has the proper to be themselves. Simply keep your self and benefit from the life you select to stay.“

“This should have taken a lot braveness, Josh. You might have my full help,” stated Manchester United and France defender Raphael Varane.

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