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Manchester United Hero Chicharito Issues Apology Note After Receiving Strong Backlash and Fine for Making Sexist Comments Online
MEXICO, JUL 25 – Javier Hernandez was fined by the Mexican Football Federation for promoting sexist stereotypes on social media and faced internal disciplinary actions from his club Chivas.
- Last week, Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez posted comments calling women 'eradicating masculinity', sparking backlash across Mexico.
- According to Hernandez, society's hypersensitivity justified his call for women to embrace homemaker roles.
- The Gender and Diversity Commission of the Mexican Football Federation imposed a fine on Hernandez, the federation withheld the fine amount but warned of harsher sanctions, while Chivas stated the messages were 'contrary to the principles and values of our institution'.
- The remarks prompted condemnation from fans and public figures including President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said he still has 'a lot to learn', and Puma distanced itself from his comments.
- In a joint statement, the FMF and Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil said the Gender and Diversity Commission has launched an investigation to prevent and punish this behaviour and will take more severe measures if Hernandez repeats the offence.
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Mexican striker Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández is at the center of a strong controversy after spreading machista messages on social networks, which have unleashed a wave of criticism from various sectors. The controversy provoked sanctions by the Mexican Football Federation, the rejection of its sponsors and apparently the non-renewal of its contract with the club Chivas de Guadalajara.
Chicharito regrets 'confusion or discomfort' caused after fine for sexist remarks
Javier \"Chicharito\" Hernandez said he regrets \"any confusion or discomfort\" his words may have caused, after being fined by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) for making sexist remarks on social media. Read more at straitstimes.com.
On Friday, July 25, 2025, the Chivas group announced through its social networks that Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández was out of the call for the party vs Atlético of San Luis of Opening Day 3 2025 of the BBVA MX League. With the publication of the Rebaño, speculation began on social networks that Javier’s absence could be an internal sanction for the statements he gave on their social networks, but the Chivas, clarified the reason for his absence…
Guanajuato, Gto.- ESPN commentator Sergio Dipp declared his position regarding the controversy surrounding Chicharito. After the negative reactions and sanctions received by the footballer for his sexist comments, the communicator spoke about the situation as he is close to him. What did he say about it? Javier ‘El Chicharito’ Hernández received a wake-up call from Chivas Femenil, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and even by President Claud…
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