Pro soccer player Jakub Jankto comes out as gay: “I no longer want to hide myself”
Jakub Jankto is the latest professional soccer player to breakdown the closet door.On Monday, the Czech Republic midfielder shared a video on social media announcing he’s gay and expressing his desire to live “without fears.”“Like everybody else, I have my strengths, I have my weaknesses, I have my family, I have my friends,” the 27-year-old says in the clip. “I have a job which I have been doing it as best as I can, for years, with seriousness, professionalism and passion.”Jankto currently plays with Sparta Prague after getting a one-year loan from Spanish club Getafe.“Like everyone else, I want to live my life with freedom, without fear, without violence, without prejudice, but with love,” Jankto continues. “I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide myself.” A post shared by Jakub Jankto (@jakubjanktojr)Jankto has the full support of his team as Sparta Prague’s official Twitter account retweeted his video with their own statement.“Jakub Jankto spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the club’s management, coach and teammates some time ago.
