Jakub Jankto announces he is gay: ‘I no longer want to hide myself’

Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto has become the highest profile current male footballer to announce he is gay. Jankto, who plays for Sparta Prague on loan from Getafe, revealed his sexuality in a post on Twitter, saying: “I no longer want to hide myself.” The 27-year-old midfielder has 45 caps for his country and has previously played in Italy for Sampdoria and Udinese.