Jakub Jankto became the first player in the Spanish league to speak openly about homosexuality. In a beautiful video statement via his official account on social networks, the footballer of the Getafewho is currently playing on loan at Sparta of Prague, He said he didn’t want to hide anymore.
“Hello, I’m Jakub Jankto. Like everyone else, I have weaknesses and strengths. I have family, I have friends, I have a job that I try to do to the best of my ability. abilities for years, with seriousness, professionalism and passion. Like everyone else, I also want to live my life in complete freedom, without fear, without prejudice, without violence and with love. I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide.” , said the Czech footballer.
A statement that was greeted with applause and with great normality by all football clubs, including the Sparta of Prague “Jakub Jankto spoke openly about his sexual orientation with the board, coach and other members of the club some time ago. Everything else is his personal life. No more comments, no more questions. You have our support. Live your life, Jacob. Nothing else matters”) and Getafe (“Our greatest respect and unconditional support to our footballer Jakub Jankto”).
Yet, and how could it be otherwise on a platform like Twitter, haters who underestimate this player’s gesture didn’t take long to appear. We insist: he is the first footballer in the Spanish championship to openly announce his homosexuality in the 21st century.
“But why is he announcing it as if he has a disease? I don’t understand why they always have to draw attention like that, no one asked him about his sexual orientation and who cares” , “Get well soon” or “If you like to eat casual meat toletes it doesn’t matter to us.. shut up, keep playing and don’t play the victim” were a few hate messages he received.
However, all is not lost on the social network because many users have applauded Jakub’s gesture not only for him but for the example that can inspire other young people who may be hiding their sexual orientation for fear of what they will say.
“We are with you, Jakub. Football is for everyone,” wrote the official Premier League account. ” Really impressive Jakub. You will inspire so many people. ” wrote Ryan Atkin, one of the first referees to speak out about gay in the UK.