'There are others living in silence': Josh Cavallo says he is gay in social media post

Josh Cavallo has been supported by fellow professionals. Picture: Brendon Thorne/AAP Image via AP

Australian professional footballer Josh Cavallo has publicly said he is gay, adding he wanted to show “everyone is welcome in the game of football”.

Adelaide United midfielder Cavallo, who has represented Australia at U20 level, becomes the only known current male top-flight footballer to be out.