Josh Cavallo, Australia’s first openly gay male footballer, revealed he receives numerous death threats each day due to his sexuality. Despite support from his club, he describes football as a toxic space for LGBTQ+ individuals, making it challenging to encourage other players to come out. He emphasizes that coming out attracts unwanted attention and negativity, which can impact a player's performance. Cavallo's experiences include receiving homophobic abuse during matches, and he advocates for a stronger support network, while expressing regret about not coming out sooner, feeling he lived a false identity for years.
Cavallo stated that as Australia's first openly gay football player, he receives multiple death threats daily, reflecting the toxic environment in football for queer players.
He expressed that despite having support from club and coaches, being open about his sexuality adds significant pressure and negativity, hindering others from coming out.
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