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I'm gay, and I don't want to hide anymore.
In a video posted on his social networks, Jakub Jankto revealed his sexual orientation for the first time.
A strong act from the 27-year-old Czech international who has more than 40 caps and is still too rare in the world of football.
Belonging to the Spanish club Getafe since 2021, Jakub Jankto has been playing in the Czech Republic since last summer for the first time in his professional career.
He who cut his teeth in Italy, on the side of Sampdoria and Udinese in particular, is now playing at Sparta Prague.
“
Hi, I'm Jakub Jankto,
he explains to the camera.
Like everyone, I have my strengths and my weaknesses.
I have a family, friends... Like everyone else, I also want to live my life without fear or violence, but with love and freedom.
I'm gay and I don't want to hide anymore.
»
A speech immediately relayed and welcomed by the club of the Czech capital.
"
Jakub Jankto spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the club's management, coach and teammates some time ago," commented Sparta Prague.
Everything else is about his personal life.
No further comments.
No more questions.
You have our support.
Live your life, Jacob.
Nothing else matters.
According to the Spanish press, this is the first time that a player belonging to a La Liga club has expressed his homosexuality.
A speech hailed by the entire football world.
Jankto, as a symbol
“
It's important.
Everyone is free.
Racism, homophobia, we must fight against all discrimination and everyone must be free to be what they want
, ”commented Neymar, present at a press conference as a Paris Saint-Germain – Bayern brand.
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“
The greatest respect and unconditional support for our footballer
”, announces Getafe, club in which Jakub Jankto has played since 2021. “
Proud of you, Jakub!
“, comments for its part the FC Barcelona, current leader of La Liga.
“
An inspiration to many.
All of Arsenal is with you
,” greets the leading Premier League club.
“
We are with you, football is for everyone
”, assures the official account of the English championship.
The formula "
football is for everyone
", understand "
football is for everyone
" is also widely taken up on social networks.
"
Gay or straight, we all wear the same jersey
," greets FC Metz.
A speech also welcomed by the authorities and institutions.
“
Bravo and thank you for this testimony Jakub.
Homo or hetero, we all wear the same jersey
”assures the LFP Twitter account.
“
We are all with you, Jakub.
Football is for everyone
,” FIFA tweeted.
“
Well done, Jakub.
You had a real inspiration, and European football is with you
!”, also reacted in a tweet UEFA.
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