Cavallo reveals daily death threats for being gay

Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay active player in men’s football, reveals he receives multiple death threats daily and describes the sport’s environment as “toxic,” making it challenging to encourage other players to come out. Despite support from his club and coaches, Cavallo faces pressure and negativity due to his openness about his sexuality, experiencing homophobic abuse from football crowds and social media. He emphasizes the downsides of coming out, noting the importance of having a support network and expressing regret for not doing so earlier in his career.

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