Czech Footballer Jakub Jankto Comes Out As Gay

 Czech midfielder Jakub Jankto came out as gay in a touching video on his Twitter account on Monday. "I'm gay and I don't want to hide anymore," Jankto said in English.

Only a handful of top players have publicly come out as gay while playing. Justin Fashanu performed in 1990. Josh Cavallo joined Adelaide United in October 2021 and Jake Daniels joined English club Blackpool in May 2022.Jankto, a 27-year-old winger loaned to Sparta Prague from Getafe in the Czech Republic, became the club's first La Liga player to feature.

"We express our utmost respect and our unconditional support to our player Jakub Jankto," the Madrid club wrote on Twitter.

Support for Jankto as well as several football clubs has also been initiated by major football organizations.

“We are all with you Jacob. Football is for everyone,” FIFA tweeted.

"Great work, Jacob.You are a true inspiration and European football is with you! This was announced by UEFA.

"Proud of you Jacob!" – wrote the Barcelona leader on Twitter.

Jankto, who also played for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A, made 45 appearances and scored four goals for the Czech national team.

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

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