Josh Cavallo: First Openly Gay Footballer Proposes to His Fiancé on the Pitch

• Australian ace, Josh Cavallo, was the first professional player to come out as gay
• The Adelaide United attacking midfielder is currently engaged to Leighton Morrell
• The couple went public regarding their relationship in 2023 before getting engaged

Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay footballer, has taken his relationship with his partner a notch higher following his proposal on the pitch.

The 24-year-old received plaudits three years ago after he publicly opened up on his sexuality.

According to the BBC, the move saw Cavallo become the first active top-flight player to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu more than three decades ago.

Recently, the midfielder took his relationship with his partner, Leighton Morrell, with the two lovebirds officially getting engaged on the pitch at Coopers Stadium.

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The proposal came barely a year after the couple went public with their relationship.

Cavallo could hardly hide his happiness after their proposal, with the footie star saying via Daily Star:

"Starting this year with my fiancée. Mr and Mr coming soon. Thank you, Adelaide United, for helping set up this surprise."

Cavallo added: "It felt right to share this special moment on the pitch, where it all started."

Cavallo's football journey

The Australian player plays as a left-back and central defender for A-League side, Adelaide United.

Born in 1999, Cavallo initially started out as a tennis player before he went into professional football.

A national program scouted him as a teenager before he joined Melbourne Victory FC Youth.

In 2019, Melbourne City announced Cavallo would leave the club at the expiration of his contract, with new A-League side, Western United, snapping him up ahead of its inaugural season.

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He would later in 2021 join Adelaide United. He initially joined them on a short-term deal.

Super Eagles striker gets engaged

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Paul Onuachu, announcing his engagement to his girlfriend, Tracy Acheampong.

The couple have been dating for many years before they decided to move their relationship into another chapter.

The Nigerian star is said to have met the Ghanaian beauty during his days at Midtjylland, where their story began.