Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto publicly comes out as gay

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Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto has publicly come out as gay in a social media statement. The 27-year-old midfielder said “I no longer want to hide myself” as he addressed fans in an emotional video. 

He said: “Hi, I’m Jakub Jankto. Like everybody else I have my strengths, I have my weaknesses. I have a family, I have my friends.

“I’ve a job which I’ve been doing as best as I can for years with seriousness, professionalism and passion. Like everybody else I also want to live my life in freedom without fears, without prejudice, without violence and with love.

“I am homosexual, and I no longer want to hide myself.”

His club, Sparta Prague, said in a separate statement: “Jakub spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the club some time ago. Everything else concerns his personal life.

“No further comments. No more questions. You have our support. Live your life, Jacob. Nothing else matters.”

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