Last weekend, Teddy Riner made a notable outing on the cost of living in Guadeloupe and Martinique. Comments which caused a lot of reaction on social networks, where Internet users are getting annoyed while the judoka recently had the opportunity to speak about it directly with a very high-ranking politician.
If some athletes prefer to stay far away from politics, others do not hesitate to give their opinion. In the French team, a player like Jules Koundé did not hesitate to give his opinion on several occasions, notably on controversial subjects and recently, it was Teddy Riner who spoke on November 2 to La 1ère, media specialized in Overseas Territories. The judo champion, who treated himself to a very VIP evening after the Paris Olympics, where he once again shone, wanted to raise the subject of the cost of living in Guadeloupe and Martinique, he who was born in Pointe- à-Pitre, in Guadeloupe.
“I would like to understand why it is more expensive for us. I would like to understand why we are treated differently. Are we French or are we not French?“asks the 35-year-old sportsman, before insisting: “There are islands nearby, they do the same processes, they use means like boats to bring the goods, and they are not 30% more expensive. So, explain to us!” Strong words from the champion, but obviously, this position did not make only people happy. Much commented on social networks, several Internet users point out the timing of Teddy Riner's speech. The judoka was part of the list guests of the President of the Republic during the visit of Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, to Morocco on October 28.
Teddy Riner should have spoken to Emmanuel Macron about it for Internet users
“It’s c*n: he was on Macron's plane heading to Morocco… He must have forgotten to ask her!”launched a followed account on X (formerly Twitter), before adding in a humorous tone: “PS: I'm too much of a coward to say that in front of Teddy Riner.” Another published a photo of Teddy Riner and Emmanuel Macron during the Paris Olympics, adding the comment: “We had to take advantage of it… for the demand…”. “He knows Macron… let him go and talk to him directly.”adds another Internet user about the closeness between the two men.
If the vast majority of Internet users point out the bad timing of the intervention of the man who recently spoke about the essential role of his wife Luthna in his daily life, some still want to congratulate him. “Thank you Teddy.”just launch one of them.
Words that are getting people talking while protests against the high cost of living continue to take place in Guadeloupe and Martinique. Criticisms which sparked debate, and therefore largely divided Internet users.
Original article on Purepeople
