In a video posted on social media on Monday, footballer Jakub Jankto, who plays for Sparta Praha, came out as gay. The Czech athlete spoke about his sexual orientation and told about his decision.
— Jakub Jankto (@jakubjanktojr) February 13, 2023
“I am homosexual and I don’t want to hide anymore. Like everyone else, I want to live my life in freedom, without fear, without prejudice, without violence, but with love, ”she said.
Sparta Praha also commented on the announcement of the 27-year-old player on social media. The Czech club supported the midfielder and revealed that his guidance had already been communicated to the club previously.
“Jakub Jankto has been open about his sexual orientation with club management, coach and teammates for some time now. Everything else concerns his personal life. No more comments. No more questions. You have our support. Live your life, Jacob. Nothing else matters,” the club said.
Jakub Jankto spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the club’s management, coach and teammates some time ago.
Everything else is about his personal life.
No further comments. No more questions.
You have our support.
Live your life, Jacob.
Nothing else matters.#acsparta https://t.co/VCu1yOndhu
— AC Sparta Praha (@ACSparta_CZ) February 13, 2023
Jankto is on loan from Getafe to Sparta Praha. With passages through italian football, for Udinese and Sampdoria, the athlete defends the Czech Republic selection from the base categories. The player is one of the first to come out in professional European football.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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