<p>Josh Cavallo, Australia's first active male professional footballer to come out as gay, said he is engaged following an on-pitch proposal to his partner at Adelaide United’s home ground on Thursday.</p><p>Cavallo, who came out as gay in 2021, thanked the A-league club for helping him set up the surprise, in a post on X on Thursday.</p>.<p>"Your 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," Cavallo wrote.</p><p>"It felt right to share this special moment on the pitch, where it all started." </p>
<p>Josh Cavallo, Australia's first active male professional footballer to come out as gay, said he is engaged following an on-pitch proposal to his partner at Adelaide United’s home ground on Thursday.</p><p>Cavallo, who came out as gay in 2021, thanked the A-league club for helping him set up the surprise, in a post on X on Thursday.</p>.<p>"Your 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," Cavallo wrote.</p><p>"It felt right to share this special moment on the pitch, where it all started." </p>