Czech Republic and Sparta Prague player Jakub Jankto came out.
The 27-year-old made a statement on his Instagram page:.
" Have family and friends. There is also work that for many years I try to do the best I can, with all professionalism and passion.. But I want to live free, without fear, prejudice and violence. And in love.
I'm homosexual and don't want to hide anymore"
The athlete was supported in the comments by FIFA, UEFA, his club and the Czech national team, as well as other teams and organizations.
Jakub Jankto has played in the Italian championship in the past for Udinese, Ascoli and Sampdoria, as well as for the Spanish Getafe.. As part of the Czech national team, he has 45 matches and 4 goals..
The midfielder became the first player in Europe to come out.
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Earlier it was reported that a similar recognition was made by footballer from the championship of Australia Joshua Cavallo.