Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jakto has been one of the most prominent gay footballers.
In a Twitter video, the 27-year old, who plays for Czech side Sparta Prague said: “I don’t want to hide anymore.”
Jankto, who made 45 appearances for Czech national team, is currently on loan from Getafe to Sparta Prague.
He was previously a player for Udinese and Sampdoria, both Italian clubs.
Jankto stated in his tweet video that he wanted to live life free from fear, prejudice, violence and prejudice.
“I am homosexual, and I don’t want to hide.”
Sparta Prague’s official twitter account retweeted this video and stated that “you have our support”.
Jakub, live your life” was the club’s new motto.
The Premier League also replied to the video by commenting: “We’re here with you Jakub. Football is for everyone
Although women’s football has many LGBTQ+ players, it is rare for professional male football players to openly identify themselves as gay.
Josh Cavallo is an Australian soccer player who became the first openly gay player in a top-level men’s league in 2021.
Jake Daniels, English Championship club Blackpool, became the first British male professional player to publicly declare he is gay last year.
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