"There's opposition players I've played against, there's teammates I've been in changing rooms with that message me privately and say, 'Hey, this is what I identify as. I am in the LGBTQ+ space and thank you so much for being the representation.'"
"The thing is, football is huge in countries where LGBTQ+ representation doesn't exist and is put in prison and almost death penalties as well - not even almost, it is death penalties."
"I want to make sure that the next person stepping in my shoes or the next person that wants to be Josh Cavallo can do it free without this pain."
Josh Cavallo, the first active male professional football player to come out as gay, receives messages from other players wanting to come out. He emphasizes the importance of representation in football, especially in countries where LGBTQ+ individuals face severe consequences. Cavallo expresses his commitment to paving the way for others, stating he is willing to endure hate to create a safer environment for future players. He acknowledges the emotional toll of negative messages but remains focused on fostering acceptance within the sport.
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