Gay Australian footballer Josh Cavallo vowed Sunday that “hate will never win” after being subjected to homophobic abuse from fans during a weekend game.
The 22-year-old, who plays for Adelaide United in Australia’s A-League, came out in October as the only known gay men’s footballer playing in a top-flight league.
His decision to go public won plaudits throughout the footballing world and beyond, including from major clubs such as Liverpool, Barcelona, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur.
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