US EditionAustralian Soccer Player Says He Receives Daily Death Threats
- Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay player in Australia's domestic soccer league, continues to receive daily death threats four years after coming out, stating that football remains a toxic environment for gay players.
- Cavallo reported experiencing homophobic abuse during games and received negative comments on social media, reflecting ongoing discrimination in football.
- Premier Peter Malinauskas condemned the abuse directed at Cavallo, calling it 'beyond awful' and expressing support for Cavallo's courage.
- Despite the negativity, Cavallo remains proud of his identity and the positive impact he has on others, encouraging them to come out.
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Out gay footballer Josh Cavallo says he gets 'multiple, multiple, multiple' death threats a day
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Openly Gay Soccer Player Still Faces Online Death Threats
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Openly gay football player still faces online death threats
ADELAIDE, Australia — The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic football league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality. Josh Cavallo, who plays for Adelaide United in the A-League, told the FIFPro Footballers Unfiltered podcast that “in a world of football, being a gay … player is a very toxic place.” “I still think we’re a very, very long way from being accepted in this space, u…
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