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Soccer Star 'Chicharito' Hernandez Criticized for Alleged Sexist Comments
MEXICO, JUL 24 – The Mexico Football Federation fined Hernandez for sexist social media remarks, marking its first sanction for misogynistic comments amid widespread backlash and political criticism.
- Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, 37-year-old striker for Chivas, faced backlash in July 2025 for posting sexist comments on social media.
- The Mexican Football Federation launched an investigation Wednesday after Hernandez posted videos promoting sexist stereotypes, considered media violence.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the country’s first female president, condemned Hernandez’s remarks as 'very sexist' and said he has much to learn on gender issues.
- Hernandez urged women to embrace and respect masculinity, criticizing the idea that expecting a man to support the household conflicts with viewing chores as a form of patriarchal oppression, and later apologized for any upset his remarks may have caused.
- FMF fined Hernandez and issued a warning, stating more severe penalties may follow if behaviour repeats, while Chivas condemned his remarks and took internal actions.
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Mexican Javier Hernandez (37) – better known as Chicharito – is still active as a footballer. The former striker for Manchester United, among others, currently plays for his boyhood club Chivas Guadalajara. He stands out mainly for some striking statements off the pitch.
Soccer-Chicharito regrets 'confusion or discomfort' caused after fine for sexist remarks
(Reuters) -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 full story
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