Jakub Jankto’s confession when declaring himself homosexual is marking a turning point in the world of football, where it has always been a taboo subject, publishes daily Brand from Spain.
“I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide”, to the confession of a Getafe player, on loan to Sparta Prague
The Getafe footballer on loan at Sparta Prague has a son with Markéta Ottomanská, and now his ex-wife has not hesitated to congratulate him on taking this step: “I am very proud that he was able to muster the strength to go public. He is the first active footballer to announce it. The only ones who had admitted it are the ones who are retired, everyone else is keeping it a secret… They are afraid of what people will say. I prefer to stay out of it, if only for our son, who is going to have to grow up with it. It’s just Jakub’s story, his confession. When Jakub told me he also gave me great freedom. The important thing now is that he is safe and happy. Surely he will feel relieved and nothing will corrode him from the inside ”.
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One of the most difficult issues that Jankto’s ex-partner revealed was the threats he could receive: “He was afraid that people would not accept him as he is. He was stressed about it. I think people will love him as much as now. All he has to do is be nice to them. There are still many who write him private messages and threaten him. It is terrible that this continues to happen today. Strangers who take an interest in the lives of others.”
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Finally, he also wanted to talk about issues from the past: “I no longer deal with it. I don’t blame him. We’re parents, so we have to get along.”
Hi, I’m Jakub Jankto. Like everyone, I have my strengths, I have my weaknesses, I have a family, I have friends, I have a job that I have been doing to the best of my ability for years with seriousness, professionalism and passion. Like everyone, I also want to live my life in freedom, without fear, without prejudice, without violence. And with love. I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide”, was the footballer’s statement.
The first support he received was from his current club, Sparta Prague: “Jakub Jankto spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the board of directors, the coach and his fellow club members some time ago. Everything else refers to his personal life. No more comments. No more questions. You have our support. Live your life, Jacob. Nothing else matters”. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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