Jankto, who has made 45 appearances for the national side, said he wants to live his 'life with freedom' and 'without prejudice'.
0:41Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto has become one of the most high-profile male footballers to come out as gay.
The 27-year-old, who plays for prominent Czech side Sparta Prague, said in a video posted on Twitter:"I no longer want to hide myself." Jankto, who has made 45 appearances for the Czech national side, is on loan to Sparta Prague from the Spanish club Getafe.Jankto said in his Twitter video:"Like everybody else, I want to live my life with freedom, without fears, without prejudice, without violence, but with love.Jakub Jankto has made 45 appearances for the Czech Republic. Pic: AP"Live your life, Jakub," the club added.
The Premier League also responded to the video with a comment saying:"We're with you, Jakub. Football is for everyone."While women's football features many prominent LGBTQ+ players, it's still rare for professional male players to come out publicly as gay. , who plays for Adelaide United in Australia, became the only openly gay player in a top men's league when he came out in 2021.
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