Pique shows support to Cavallo after A-League player comes out as gay: ´You are helping the world mo
Barcelona s Gerard Pique is among those to have shown his support to A-League player Josh Cavallo, who has come out as the first openly gay top-flight footballer in the world.
Adelaide United defender Cavallo made the announcement in a video and open letter on social media on Wednesday.
The news is a historic moment for sporting community and one Cavallo hopes will help others find the courage to follow in his steps.
I want to help change this, he said. I want to show that everyone is welcome in the game of football and deserves the right to be their authentic self.
It is astonishing to know that there are currently no gay professional footballers who are out and actively playing, not only in Australia, but around the world.
Hopefully this …