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The Independent
22 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Footballer Chicharito faces backlash after bizarre sexist rant on social media
Footballer Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is facing a backlash is Mexico after a string of bizarre sexist comments. President Claudia Sheinbaum and others have hit out at the former Manchester United star for remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. She described the former Mexico international's ideas as 'very sexist.' Over the weekend, he posted several reels and videos, mainly on Instagram. 'Don't be afraid to be women, to allow yourselves to be led by a man," the 37-year-old Hernandez said. 'Women, you are failing, you are eradicating masculinity, making society hypersensitive." Hernandez is a divorced father of two who has a habit of kneeling in the middle of the pitch to pray before the start of matches. He had a low profile on social media before hiring life coach Diego Dreyfus, to whom many attribute much of 'Chicharito's' new persona. 'Chicharito is a very good soccer player,' Sheinbaum said at a news conference. 'But when it comes to his opinion on women ... he still has a lot to learn." The former Real Madrid striker, who plays for Chivas, is injured and missed the first two matches of Mexico's Apertura tournament. Hernandez, the all-time leading scorer for the Mexican national team with 52 goals, returned to Mexico last year on a two-year deal with Chivas, the team where he began his professional career in 2006. 'You women need to learn to accept and honor masculinity,' he said in another one of his posts. In another, he said to the camera: 'You want a man to provide, but for you, cleaning is patriarchal oppression... interesting.' Sheinbaum, a 63-year-old scientist, was elected last year as the first female president in the country's 200-year history. 'I'm a mother, I'm a grandmother, I'm also a housewife,' the president added Wednesday. 'But I'm also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Women can be whatever we want.' Criticism followed his recent statements, with some urging him to limit himself to soccer, given that his performance since returning to the Mexican league last year has not been as expected. Hernandez, who also played for Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla, has scored just two goals in 25 matches in his first two tournaments back in Mexico. A few hours after the president's remarks, Hernandez was fined by the by the Gender and Diversity Commission of the Mexican Soccer Federation and by Chivas. 'A few days ago, on the social platform Javier Chicharito Hernández made statements that promote sexist stereotypes that are considered media violence and go against gender equality in the sport," a statement from the federation said. The federation did not disclose the amount of the fine but said that a more severe penalty awaits if he does it again. Chivas didn't mention Hernandez by name in announcing its fine, only saying that the team is against 'behavior that reinforces stereotypes that limit the freedom, respect, and full development of all people, both inside and outside of sports.' This is the first time that the federation has sanctioned a player for misogynistic comments. Earlier this year businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the owner of the Mazatlán and Puebla clubs, made harsh statements about female journalists and was left unpunished. Chicharito has been banned from the national team since 2019 after he, alongside other players, organized a non-authorized party in New York after a game against the United States.
CNA
7 hours ago
- Sport
- CNA
Mexican Federation fines Chicharito following sexist remarks
MEXICO CITY :The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has fined Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and launched an investigation after the former Manchester United striker posted social media videos that football authorities said "promote sexist stereotypes". In a joint statement released on Wednesday by FMF along with Mexico's top men's and women's leagues - Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil - officials said Hernandez's remarks were in violation of their gender and diversity policies and constituted a form of media violence. A representative for the Chivas Guadalajara player did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. FMF has imposed a financial fine and issued a warning, and more severe sanctions could follow if Hernandez repeats such behaviour. "A few days ago on the social media platform 'TikTok', Hernandez made statements that promote sexist stereotypes that are considered media violence and go against gender equality in sport," the football bodies said in the statement. "The Gender and Diversity Commission announces that it has initiated an investigation that seeks to prevent and punish this behaviour, determining to impose a financial penalty and a warning on Javier 'El Chicharito' Hernandez, stating that this Commission will take more severe measures in the event of a repeat offence." Hernandez, 37, posted videos over the weekend in which he called on women to "let themselves be guided by a man" and accused women of "eradicating masculinity". The high-profile athlete also said society had become "hypersensitive" and questioned feminist views on domestic roles. The remarks were widely criticised as sexist and out of touch with contemporary society, prompting condemnation from fans and public figures including President Claudia Sheinbaum. "He's a very good footballer, but in terms of his opinion about women, I think he still has a lot to learn, because women can be whatever we want to be," Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference on Wednesday. Hernandez, Mexico's all-time leading scorer, rejoined boyhood club Chivas in January 2024 after playing for LA Galaxy and several top European teams, including Manchester United, West Ham United, Real Madrid and Sevilla. Chivas also condemned his remarks. "The club has taken the appropriate measures in accordance with its internal regulations," the Liga MX side said. "As an institution with a deep sense of social responsibility, we firmly reject any behaviour, stance or expression that reinforces stereotypes that limit the freedom, respect and full development of all people."
The Independent
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Chicharito faces backlash in Mexico for 'very sexist' remarks on gender roles
Soccer star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is facing a backlash from Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and others for remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. 'Chicharito is a very good soccer player,' Sheinbaum said at a news conference Wednesday. 'But when it comes to his opinion on women ... he still has a lot to learn." She described the former Mexico international's ideas as 'very sexist.' The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, who plays for Chivas, is injured and missed the first two matches of Mexico's Apertura tournament. Over the weekend, he posted several reels and videos, mainly on Instagram. 'Don't be afraid to be women, to allow yourselves to be led by a man," the 37-year-old Hernandez said. 'Women, you are failing, you are eradicating masculinity, making society hypersensitive." Hernandez, the all-time leading scorer for the Mexican national team with 52 goals, returned to Mexico last year on a two-year deal with Chivas, the team where he began his professional career in 2006. 'You women need to learn to accept and honor masculinity,' he said in another one of his posts. In another, he said to the camera: 'You want a man to provide, but for you, cleaning is patriarchal oppression... interesting.' Sheinbaum, a 63-year-old scientist, was elected last year as the first female president in the country's 200-year history. 'I'm a mother, I'm a grandmother, I'm also a housewife,' the president added Wednesday. 'But I'm also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Women can be whatever we want.' Hernandez is a divorced father of two who has a habit of kneeling in the middle of the pitch to pray before the start of matches. He began creating content for a YouTube channel where he portrayed his life as a player with West Ham and his marriage. Hernandez had a low profile on social media before hiring life coach Diego Dreyfus, to whom many attribute much of 'Chicharito's' new persona. Criticism followed his recent statements, with some urging him to limit himself to soccer, given that his performance since returning to the Mexican league last year has not been as expected. Hernandez, who also played for Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla, has scored just two goals in 25 matches in his first two tournaments back in Mexico. A few hours after the president's remarks, Hernandez was fined by the by the Gender and Diversity Commission of the Mexican Soccer Federation and by Chivas. 'A few days ago, on the social platform Javier Chicharito Hernández made statements that promote sexist stereotypes that are considered media violence and go against gender equality in the sport," a statement from the federation said. The federation did not disclose the amount of the fine but said that a more severe penalty awaits if he does it again. Chivas didn't mention Hernandez by name in announcing its fine, only saying that the team is against 'behavior that reinforces stereotypes that limit the freedom, respect, and full development of all people, both inside and outside of sports.' This is the first time that the federation has sanctioned a player for misogynistic comments. Earlier this year businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the owner of the Mazatlán and Puebla clubs, made harsh statements about female journalists and was left unpunished. Chicharito has been banned from the national team since 2019 after he, alongside other players, organized a non-authorized party in New York after a game against the United States. ___
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chicharito faces backlash in Mexico for 'very sexist' remarks on gender roles
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soccer star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is facing a backlash from Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and others for remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. 'Chicharito is a very good soccer player,' Sheinbaum said at a press conference Wednesday. 'But when it comes to his opinion on women... he still has a lot to learn." She described the former Mexico international's ideas as 'very sexist.' The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, who currently plays for Chivas, is injured and missed the first two matches of the Apertura tournament. Over the weekend, he posted several reels and videos, mainly on Instagram. 'Don't be afraid to be women, to allow yourselves to be led by a man," the 37-year-old Hernandez said. 'Women, you are failing, you are eradicating masculinity, making society hypersensitive." Hernandez, the all-time leading scorer for the Mexican national team with 52 goals, returned to Mexico last year by signing a two-year deal with Chivas, the team where he began his professional career in 2006. 'You women need to learn to accept and honor masculinity,' he said in another one of his posts. In another, he said to the camera: 'You want a man to provide, but for you, cleaning is patriarchal oppression... interesting.' Sheinbaum, a 63-year-old scientist, was elected last year as the first female president in the country's 200-year history. 'I'm a mother, I'm a grandmother, I'm also a housewife,' the president added Wednesday. 'But I'm also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Women can be whatever we want.' Hernandez is a divorced father of two who has a habit of kneeling in the middle of the pitch to pray before the start of matches. He began creating content for a YouTube channel where he portrayed his life as a player with West Ham and his marriage. Hernandez had a low profile on social media before hiring life coach Diego Dreyfus, to whom many attribute much of 'Chicharito's' new persona. Criticism followed his recent statements, with some urging him to limit himself to soccer, given that his performance since returning to the Mexican league last year has not been as expected. Hernandez, who also played for Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla, has scored just two goals in 25 matches in his first two tournaments back in Mexico. Neither Chivas nor the Mexican Football Federation has yet commented. The Federation's code of ethics provides for sanctions for affiliated members for offensive or discriminatory statements, but so far, officials have not sanctioned anyone for misogynistic comments. Earlier this year businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the owner of the Mazatlán and Puebla clubs, made harsh statements about female journalists and was left unpunished. Chicharito was banned from the national team since 2019 after he, alongside other players, organized a non-authorized party in New York after a match against the United States. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Chicharito faces backlash in Mexico for 'very sexist' remarks on gender roles
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soccer star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is facing a backlash from Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and others for remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. 'Chicharito is a very good soccer player,' Sheinbaum said at a press conference Wednesday. 'But when it comes to his opinion on women... he still has a lot to learn.' She described the former Mexico international's ideas as 'very sexist.' The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, who currently plays for Chivas, is injured and missed the first two matches of the Apertura tournament. Over the weekend, he posted several reels and videos, mainly on Instagram. 'Don't be afraid to be women, to allow yourselves to be led by a man,' the 37-year-old Hernandez said. 'Women, you are failing, you are eradicating masculinity, making society hypersensitive.' Hernandez, the all-time leading scorer for the Mexican national team with 52 goals, returned to Mexico last year by signing a two-year deal with Chivas, the team where he began his professional career in 2006. 'You women need to learn to accept and honor masculinity,' he said in another one of his posts. In another, he said to the camera: 'You want a man to provide, but for you, cleaning is patriarchal oppression... interesting.' Sheinbaum, a 63-year-old scientist, was elected last year as the first female president in the country's 200-year history. 'I'm a mother, I'm a grandmother, I'm also a housewife,' the president added Wednesday. 'But I'm also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Women can be whatever we want.' Hernandez is a divorced father of two who has a habit of kneeling in the middle of the pitch to pray before the start of matches. He began creating content for a YouTube channel where he portrayed his life as a player with West Ham and his marriage. Hernandez had a low profile on social media before hiring life coach Diego Dreyfus, to whom many attribute much of 'Chicharito's' new persona. Criticism followed his recent statements, with some urging him to limit himself to soccer, given that his performance since returning to the Mexican league last year has not been as expected. Hernandez, who also played for Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla, has scored just two goals in 25 matches in his first two tournaments back in Mexico. Neither Chivas nor the Mexican Football Federation has yet commented. The Federation's code of ethics provides for sanctions for affiliated members for offensive or discriminatory statements, but so far, officials have not sanctioned anyone for misogynistic comments. Earlier this year businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the owner of the Mazatlán and Puebla clubs, made harsh statements about female journalists and was left unpunished. Chicharito was banned from the national team since 2019 after he, alongside other players, organized a non-authorized party in New York after a match against the United States. ___ AP soccer:
