Out Australian Footballer Josh Cavallo Engaged To Fianc茅 Leighton Morrell
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Out gay Adelaide footballer Josh Cavallo has announced his engagement to fianc茅 Leighton Morrell.
In a post to social media, Cavallo, 24, shared photos of the moment he proposed on the field at Adelaide United FC鈥檚 Coopers Stadium.
‘Mr & Mr Coming Soon’
Cavallo wrote, 鈥淪tarting this year with my fianc茅. Mr & Mr Coming soon.鈥�
He then thanked Adelaide United Football Club, saying, 鈥淵ou鈥檙e 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. It felt right to share this special moment on the pitch, where it all started.鈥澛�
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In a post on Facebook, Morrell wrote, “My life just got a lot more sparkly, of course I said yes.”
Friends And Fans Offer Congratulations
Friends and fans offered congratulations on social media.聽
Drag performer and friend Jimi The Kween wrote, 鈥淥MGGGGG CONGRATS BEAUTIES!!!!鈥�
Pride Football Australia wrote, 鈥淐ongratulations! We couldn鈥檛 love this more for@you both.鈥澛�
鈥淐ongrats!!鈥� wrote out gay Australian gymnast Heath Thorpe.聽
Jamaican-British Swimmer Michael Gunning commented, 鈥淐ongratulations Josh! What a journey it鈥檚 been, so so happy for you! It鈥檚 just the beginning xx.鈥�
‘Birthday Cele’
In November, Cavallo shared photos on Instagram with Morrell at his birthday party.
He wrote,聽 鈥淏irthday cele. Thank you for the sweet messages you beautiful people.鈥�
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‘I鈥檓 A Footballer And I鈥檓 Gay’
On October 27, 2021, Cavallo came out in a video posted to socials, becoming the first active player in men鈥檚 professional football to come out.
鈥淭here鈥檚 something personal that I need to share with everyone. I鈥檓 a footballer and I鈥檓 gay,鈥� Cavallo said in the video.
He continued, “It’s been a journey to get to this point in my life, but I couldn’t be happier with my decision to come out.
“I have been fighting with my sexuality for six years now, and I’m glad I can put that to rest.”
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