Pro soccer player Jakub Jankto comes out as gay: “I no longer want to hide myself”

Jakub Jankto at EURO 2020 Qualifying Round Czech Republic-Montenegro (10/6/2019, Ander Stadium, Olomouc)
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Jakub Jankto is the latest professional soccer player to breakdown the closet door.

On Monday, the Czech Republic midfielder shared a video on social media announcing he’s gay and expressing his desire to live “without fears.”

“Like everybody else, I have my strengths, I have my weaknesses, I have my family, I have my friends,” the 27-year-old says in the clip. “I have a job which I have been doing it as best as I can, for years, with seriousness, professionalism and passion.”

Jankto currently plays with Sparta Prague after getting a one-year loan from Spanish club Getafe.

“Like everyone else, I want to live my life with freedom, without fear, without violence, without prejudice, but with love,” Jankto continues. “I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide myself.”

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