Key takeaways:
- Jakub Jankto has become one of the few openly out active international men’s soccer players after announcing he is gay.
- Jankto’s announcement has been met with widespread support from the soccer community, with many praising him for his courage and bravery.
- It is hoped that his announcement will encourage more athletes to be open and honest about their sexuality.
Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto has become one of the few openly out active international men’s soccer players after posting a video on social media on Monday announcing that he is gay.
In the video, Jankto said he wants to live his life with freedom, without fear, without violence, without prejudice, but with love. He also said he has his strengths, weaknesses, family, friends, and a job that he has been doing with seriousness, professionalism, and passion.
Sparta Prague’s official Twitter account retweeted the video and said “you have our support.” Jankto closed the video with on-screen text that clarified the video was not “entertainment,” but rather a statement of his sexuality.
The 27-year-old midfielder is one of the most high-profile male soccer players to come out and is part of a growing number of athletes who have publicly declared their sexuality in recent years.
Jankto’s announcement has been met with widespread support from the soccer community, with many praising him for his courage and bravery in coming out. It is hoped that his announcement will encourage more athletes to be open and honest about their sexuality.
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