CZECH Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto posted a video on social media on Monday saying he is gay, making him one of the most high-profile male soccer players to come out.
Jankto posted a video on Twitter saying: “I’m homosexual. And I no longer want to hide myself.”
The 27-year-old Jankto is playing for Sparta Prague this season on loan from Spanish club Getafe. He has previously played for Italian clubs Sampdoria and Udinese and has made 45 appearances for the Czech national team, scoring four goals and setting up 13 more.
“Like everyone else, I want to live my life with freedom, without fear, without violence, without prejudice, but with love,” Jankto says in the video.
Sparta Prague’s official Twitter account retweeted the video and said “you have our support.” “Live your life, Jakub,” the club added.
Getafe also posted a message on Twitter, saying: “Our utmost respect and unconditional support to our
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