Australian footballer Josh Cavallo publishes his request to his boyfriend on social networks and has the complicity of Adelaide United
Just a few hours ago, Josh cavallo She published on her networks that she had asked her boyfriend to marry her on her team's soccer field and that he had said yes: ''Starting this year with my fiancé».
The footballer, visibly moved, has shared a series of images of the moment in Instagram and he wanted to thank his team for the unconditional support he has received: »Thank you Adelaide United Football Club for helping prepare this surprise. Your endless support has meant a lot to me. You have provided me with a safe space in football, a space I never dreamed possible, and you have encouraged me to live every day of my life authentically. It felt good to share this special moment on the field, where it all began».
It should be noted that the marriage proposal of an active gay soccer player on a soccer field (a space that has always been hostile for queer people) marks a before and after in the fight against LGTBIphobia in sport and makes globally visible the LGTBIQ +.
Homophobia in football
In 2021, Josh cavallo stepped forward and became the first active footballer in make his homosexuality public. Over the last few years, the Australian midfielder has been happy and content for having given visibility to the cause. LGTBIQ+ in sport, but he has pointed out in various interviews that both he and those around him have suffered a lot due to media harassment. The young man has received death threats: »I hope no son or daughter has to go through this experience.».
»It's sad that there is no one to hold these people accountable. I invest a lot in preventing and educating against homophobia, so that my generation and those that follow do not excuse this behavior. These people should also be punished criminally.», he explained in an interview.
Although he has suffered a lot since publicly announcing his homosexuality, the young athlete values his freedom above all and encourages all those who are in a similar position to step forward to live happy and proud: »I will never doubt the person I have become and will continue to proudly carry who I am.».