Czech worldwide midfielder Jakub Jankto stated on Monday that he was homosexual in an emotional video on his Twitter account. “I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide myself,” Jankto stated in English. Only a handful of prime gamers have publicly come out as homosexual whereas nonetheless taking part in. Justin Fashanu got here out in 1990. Josh Cavallo, at Adelaide United, got here out in October 2021 and Jake Daniels did so at English facet Blackpool in May 2022. Jankto, a 27-year-old winger on mortgage at Czech top-flight facet Sparta Prague from Getafe, turned the primary participant hooked up to a membership in La Liga to come back out.

“Like everybody else, I also want to live my life in freedom, without fears, without prejudice, without violence, or with love,” he added.

“I have a job and I have been doing it as best as I can for years, with seriousness, professionalism and passion,” stated Jankto.

Sparta Prague stated Jankto had beforehand informed the membership and his team-mates about his sexual orientation.

“Jakub Jankto spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the club’s management, coach and teammates some time ago,” stated the membership on Twitter.

“Everything else concerns his personal life. No further comments. No more questions.

“You have our assist. Live your life, Jakub. Nothing else issues.”

Getafe also offered their support.

“Our most respect and unconditional assist to our footballer Jakub Jankto,” wrote the Madrid side on Twitter.

The top football bodies also threw their support behind Jankto, just like several football clubs.

“We’re all with you, Jakub. Football is for everybody,” tweeted FIFA.

“Well carried out, Jakub. You’re a real inspiration, and European soccer is with you!” said UEFA.

“Proud of you, Jakub!” tweeted La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Jankto, who has additionally performed for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A, has performed 45 video games and scored 4 targets for the Czech nationwide staff.

He has a three-year-old son, David, together with his ex-girlfriend with whom he broke up in 2021.

(This story has not been edited by NDTV workers and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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