Following Jakub Jankto's declaration on Monday that is homosexual, his ex-wife Marketa Ottomanska has offered her opinion and support.
The pair were married until 2021 and have a son together, which is why Ottomanska doesn't want to say too much.
La liga player Jakub Jankto makes history: Becomes first player in Spain to come out as gay
"I prefer to stay out of it, if only for the sake of our son, who will have to grow up with it," she said
"It's Jakub's story, his revelation.
"I never blamed him. We are parents, so we have to get along."
What did Jankto's ex-wife Marketa Ottomanska say about him coming out?
Discussing the actual news, Ottomanska did explain how she is happy and relieved for Jankto.
"I am very proud that he has been able to muster the strength to go public," she said.
"He is the first active footballer to announce it. The only ones who have admitted it are those who are retired.
"Everyone else is keeping it a secret. They are afraid of what people will say.
"He was afraid that people wouldn't accept him for who he is. He was stressed about it.
"I think people will love him as much as they do now. All he has to do is be nice to them.
"There are still many who will write private messages and threaten him. It's terrible that this is still happening today. Strangers who are interested in other people's lives.
"When Jakub revealed this to me, it also gave me a great freedom.
"The important thing now is that he is safe and happy. I'm sure he will feel relieved and nothing will eat away at him inside."
Jakub Jankto's statement about being gay
It was on Monday that Jankto revealed he is homosexual, doing so with a video on social media.
"Hi, I'm Jakub Jankto and, like everybody else, I have my strengths, I have my weaknesses. I have a family, I have my friends," he said.
"I have a job, which I have been doing as best as I can for years, with seriousness, professionalism, and passion.
"Like everybody else, I also want to live my life in freedom, without fears, without prejudice, without violence, but with love.
"I'm homosexual and I no longer want to hide myself."
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