Josh Cavallo on Being the First Openly Gay Pro Footballer — Still Playing | One Plus One | ABC News

Aug 11, 2022 When Josh Cavallo posted a video on social media called 'Josh's Truth' he wasn't sure what the reaction would be. The Adelaide United player was to become the first openly gay professional footballer currently playing worldwide. In his first longform TV interview the 22-year-old speaks with Courtney Act about finding acceptance and dealing with abuse.

The Only 8 Male Footballers Who Dared to Come Out as Gay as of February 2020

Feb 9, 2020 • Only 8 male football players have come out as gay. There can be extremely negative consequences for male footballers who come out. Mocking, insults: homophobia is widespread in men's football, and that clearly explains why only 8 male players have come out as gay.

Gay footballers are afraid to come out, says Sweden's Ekdal: The 30-year-old midfielder believes the hostile atmosphere towards other sexual orientations could put kids off from playing the sport / Sampdoria and Sweden midfielder Albin Ekdal has expressed his frustration that players are still reluctant to come out as homosexual in the modern football world. »

Recently, Josh Cavallo came out. Check it out here.