Josh Cavallo Challenges FIFA to Accept LGBTQ+ Players and Fans
The professional soccer player is using his voice to fight for change.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
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The professional soccer player is using his voice to fight for change.
Homosexuality is banned in the country, where legal penalties technically include execution.
The goalkeeper took to Twitter to celebrate a recent win and included a photo of him kissing his boyfriend.
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The "OneLove" armband was supposed to show solidarity for LGBTQ+ people as Qatar criminalizes homosexuality.
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The 21-year-old Australian midfielder said he was tired of living a double life. It's something he said he doesn't want anyone to experience.
"Why are we allowing places that aren't safe for ALL fans and ALL players to host our most prestigious sporting events?"
"I've hated lying my whole life and feeling the need to change to fit in. I want to be a role model myself by doing this," Daniels said.
Jankto is the first active international men's player to announce he's gay.
Some players had planned to wear "OneLove" armbands to support LGBTQ+ rights at the World Cup in Qatar before FIFA forbade it.
"I will never apologize for living my truth and most recently who I am outside of football."
Humphries said that he's ready to "live my true life."
The pro-athlete came out last year.
Hamilton has spoken out in support of LGBTQ+ rights before and has urged others in sports to call out countries with poor human rights records.