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Josh Cavallo, Openly Gay Adelaide United Midfielder, Announces Engagement

Josh Cavallo publicly revealed he was gay in October 2021, which at the time made him the only active male professional footballer in one of the world바카라s top leagues to do so

Josh Cavallo proposed to his partner Leighton Morrell on the pitch at Coopers Stadium, the home of the A-League outfit Adelaide United. Photo: Ian West/PA
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Openly gay Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo has announced his engagement. (More Football News)

Cavallo publicly revealed he was gay in October 2021, which at the time made him the only active male professional footballer in one of the world바카라s top leagues to do so.

The 24-year-old proposed to his partner Leighton Morrell on the pitch at Coopers Stadium, the home of the A-League outfit, the club which Cavallo joined during February 2021.

바카라Starting this year with my fiancé. Mr & Mr Coming soon,바카라 Cavallo wrote in a post on Instagram.

바카라Thank you Adelaide United for helping set up this surprise.

바카라You바카라re (sic) endless support has meant so much to me. You have provided a safe space in football, one that I never in my dreams thought could ever be possible, and encouraged me to live everyday of my life authentically.

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바카라It felt right to share this special moment on the pitch, where it all started.바카라

In February 2023, Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto 바카라 who now plays for Serie A side Cagliari 바카라 became the highest profile current male footballer to announce he is gay.

Blackpool striker Jake Daniels is the only current British male player to come out as gay.

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