"I'm a footballer and I'm proud to be gay."
The words of 21-year-old Australian player Josh Cavallo have generated global support and admiration.
Cavallo is the first-ever active player in Australia's A-League to come out as gay. He is also the only current top-flight male footballer to come out as gay.
The public announcement was made in an emotional video published on social media by his team, Adelaide United, ahead of the new A-League season.
Cavallo has stated that he wants to set an example for
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