Jakub Jankto becomes the first international player in men's football to come out as gay
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The Czech footballer - Jakub Jankto - has become the first international player in the men's game to come out as gay. In a video posted on Twitter - he said he no longer wanted to hide himself - and hoped his coming out would encourage others. Players from around the world have expressed their support. The BBC's Tim Allman has the story.