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Dutch Prime Minister cheers Dutch win, kisses partner from opposing team

Prime Minister Rob Jetten celebrated the Netherlands' 3-1 victory over Argentina at the Hockey World Cup and kissed his partner, Argentine player Nicolas Keenan, in the stands.

At the Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, Prime Minister Rob Jetten joined the crowd to watch the Netherlands defeat Argentina 3-1. He explained to the press that his presence was motivated by national pride and a personal interest in seeing his fiancé, Argentine player Nicolas Keenan, possibly score. Following the match, Jetten kissed Keenan, though the Argentine forward did not find the net.

The prime minister, who previously attended the Dutch win over New Zealand and Argentina's victory over Japan, switched his shirt from orange to Argentina's colors during the event. Jetten, 39, has led the Dutch government since February and is noted as the country's youngest and first openly gay prime minister. He described himself as a non-expert who now follows the sport closely.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the intersection of politics, sports fandom, and LGBTQ visibility on an international stage.

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