“I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide myself”
Czech Republic and Sparta Prague midfielder Jakub Jankto becomes the first current men’s international footballer to publicly come out as gay
“John Motson was the voice of a footballing generation – steering us through the twists and turns of FA Cup runs, the highs and lows of World Cups and, of course, Saturday nights on Match of the Day”
BBC director-general Tim Davie
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Premier League sides Southampton and Leeds United both appointed new Spanish managers, with RUBEN SELLES taking the Saints job and ex-Watford boss JAVI GRACIA arriving at Elland Road.
In the Football League, NEIL WARNOCK came out of retirement to take charge of Huddersfield Town. Elsewhere, GARETH AINSWORTH left Wycombe Wanderers to take over at QPR, with MATT BLOOMFIELD replacing him at Adams Park.
In Scotland, STUART KETTLEWELL was named Motherwell manager after the sacking of Steven Hammell, and replaced Liam Fox at Dundee United.
