Argentinian Hockey Player Is Dating a Dutch Deputy Prime Minister And It’s Giving ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Vibes

Move over, Harry and Alex! There’s a new power couple in town (and by town we mean the Olympic village), and they’re giving us the major international romance we’ve been dying for. Meet Nicolas Keenan, the Argentinian hockey star, and Rob Jetten, the Dutch Deputy Prime Minister. If their love story doesn’t scream Red, White & Royal Blue, I don’t know what does.

Nicolas Keenan, 27, (who also goes by Nico) isn’t just making headlines for his skills on the field. This Olympian, who reps the Los Leones at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has scored a major goal off the field by dating none other than Rob Jetten. Yes, the guy who’s got the Dutch parliament on lock is now head over heels for a hockey player. And just like any 27-year-old, he’s been showcasing their love all over TikTok, where fans have been calling them “my royal family,” and TBH, we’re living for this cross-border love saga.

How Did Nico Keenan And Rob Jetten Meet?

So, how did their romance begin? Well, let’s just say it’s exactly the meet-cute we love to see. Nico, who plays for Hoofdklasse Kelin Zwitserland in the Netherlands, caught Rob’s eye during one of his stellar performances. Fast forward a bit, and the two are basically the living embodiment of a Netflix rom-com.

Rob, the current Netherlands Minister for Climate and Energy Policy, is no stranger to the limelight. This former Parliamentary leader of the Democrats 66 has now added “hockey player’s bae” to his impressive resume. And let’s be real, seeing a politician and an athlete come together is the kind of plot twist we didn’t know we needed.

Their relationship has taken social media by storm, with fans comparing their love story to the fictional romance in Red, White & Royal Blue where a prince and the first son of the U.S. fall in love and have to keep it on the DL — except IRL, Nico and Rob are doing anything but keeping their love a secret. Seriously, who needs fiction when reality is this juicy? The couple’s public appearances have been the talk of the town, though not without a sprinkle of media scrutiny. But hey, if you’re not ruffling a few feathers, are you even in a high-profile relationship?

Despite the spotlight, Nico’s focus remains on his Olympic debut. He’s already bagged victories at the Pan American Youth Championship and the Pan American Games. Now, he’s set on bringing his A-game to Paris, with his Dutch beau cheering him on from the stands (or, you know, the Netherlands, thanks to the wonders of modern technology).

So, while the Australian hockey team might’ve edged out Argentina in their opening match, Nico is already winning in the game of love (the only sport I really care about). And honestly, we can’t wait to see how this IRL fairy tale unfolds.