Josh Cavallo shares concerns regarding his Qatar World Cup dreams: “Do I want my life to be in danger”
Openly gay footballer Josh Cavallo shared his thoughts on potentially playing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Back in October, the Adelaide United player made LGBTQ+ history as one of the first openly gay male top-flight professional footballers.
Since his historic announcement, Cavallo has remained an open book regarding his life and goals as a queer athlete. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, the 22-year-old opened up about the upcoming World Cup in Qatar and revealed that he would play in the tournament if he was invited. “I definitely go to the World Cup.
I want to show it’s okay for everyone,” he said. “It’s not just okay for Josh Cavallo because he’s a footballer, and he’s protected, I want it to be okay for that everyday person.” However, Cavallo also expressed his reservations about attending the event due to the country’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even execution. “It does concern me.
