Teemu Selänne took a stand on Pekka Haavisto's relationship on Facebook. The comments quickly gave rise to a fierce barrage of criticism.
Teemu Selänne participated in a discussion on social media where the presidential candidate was prepared Pekka Haaviston relationship.
The former top hockey player attracted a lot of attention with his opinions, and he received a lot of criticism from other users.
Selänne participated in a discussion on X (formerly Twitter) started by a February 3rd update by a user named Ouza.
In the first publication of the chain, a photo of Haavisto and his long-term spouse was taken in 1998 About Antonio Flores. Haavisto was 40 years old at the time, Flores is 20 years younger than him.
“Oops. It doesn't fit my values, but it seems to suit quite a lot of singers and artists…well, each in their own style,” Selänne wrote.
Selänne received criticism for his comment from another user. A little later, Selänne returned to the conversation.
According to Selänte, Haavisto's gayness is not a problem for him, but the fact that he hit a “really young boy”.
Haavisto and Flores have been together for a long time. They met for the first time in 1997, and formalized their relationship in 2002.
Ridge received a lot of criticism for his comments on the messaging service X. .
“Should I, Teukka, think first and then write? You are a role model for quite a few young people, and this gives a very immature and stuffy image of your values,” commented one user.
“So it bothers you that two adults start dating? Or what are you after here?” another user asked.
It was also pointed out to Selänte that the age difference between the current presidential couple is greater than that of Haavisto and Flores.
Ridge said in December on his social media accounts that he supports Alexander Stubbia in the presidential election. Otherwise, he has not actively taken a stand on the elections on his social media.
Selänne has also sparked debate in the past with his comments related to taxation and the US presidential election.
Before the end of his playing career, Selänne never took a stand on social issues, but became interested in politics during the 2016 US presidential election.
“It's been a nice hobby. I'm by no means willing to get involved in politics, but I really like to follow it here and also in Finland,” Selänne said last year.
“I want to share my own opinions, thoughts and values about how society should be. But now I don't take a stand on every issue, mostly on the most important ones in my opinion.”
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