Jakub Jankto: Czech Republic international midfielder comes out as gay

[Rousseau 10,642]

Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto says he "no longer wants to hide" as he publicly comes out as gay.

 

The 27-year-old Sparta Prague midfielder, on loan from Getafe, made the announcement on Twitter on Monday.

 

"Like everybody else, I have my strengths, I have my weaknesses, I have a family, I have my friends," he said.

 

"I have a job that I have been doing as best as I can for years with seriousness, with professionalism and passion.

 

"Like everybody else I also want to live my life in freedom without fears, without prejudice, without violence but with love."

 

"I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide myself."

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64622199

[Rousseau 10,642]

This really shouldn't be news in this day and age, but it is. 

 

Is he the first still playing?

 

Brave, especially for a Czech. As Rangers know from experience, they are... scum. 

[Bill 13,717]

If that's what he wants to say to the world then I hope he gets the response and respect that he and any ordinary bloke should expect.

Edited February 13, 2023 by Bill

[craig 5,199]

On 13/02/2023 at 10:19, Rousseau said:

This really shouldn't be news in this day and age, but it is. 

 

Is he the first still playing?

 

Brave, especially for a Czech. As Rangers know from experience, they are... scum. 

No, there was someone in Scotland recently who came out too, and I think someone in England as well

[Rousseau 10,642]

2 hours ago, craig said:

No, there was someone in Scotland recently who came out too, and I think someone in England as well

Oh, yes! There was a Blackpool player.

 

I even posted about it...