Australian footballer Josh Cavallo, who came out as gay last month, has revealed he would be scared to play at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar because of the country's criminalisation of homosexuality.

FIFA World Cup: Gay Australian footballer Josh Cavallo 'scared' to play in Qatar

"I'm a footballer and I'm gay," A-League's Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo revealed on Wednesday (October 27) that he was gay. He became the first openly homosexual footballer to come out while still playing in the Australian league.

Watch: A-League player comes out as gay, releases emotional video: 'It's OK to be gay and play football'

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FIFA World Cup: Gay Australian footballer Josh Cavallo 'scared' to play in Qatar

Watch: A-League player comes out as gay, releases emotional video: 'It's OK to be gay and play football'