Ex-Man Utd Striker Fined For Saying Women Should Allow Themselves To Be Led By Men

Former Manchester United Striker, Javier Hernandez, has been penalized and cautioned regarding his future behavior after posting s£xist comments on social media.

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) stated that the 37-year-old, currently playing for Liga MX team Chivas, made several remarks “promoting s£xist stereotypes that are considered media violence and go against gender equality in sport” on TikTok.

The footballer declared on social media that women are “failing” and “eradicating masculinity”.

“Don’t be afraid to be women, to allow yourselves to be led by a man,” said the former Mexico captain.

The remarks, posted last weekend, sparked significant backlash across Mexico.

President Claudia Sheinbaum, the nation’s first female president, commented: “Chicharito is a very good soccer [player] but when it comes to his opinion on women… he still has a lot to learn.”

In a joint statement, the FMF and Mexico’s top men’s and women’s leagues announced that the Gender and Diversity Commission has launched an investigation “that seeks to prevent and punish this behaviour” and it will “take more severe measures in the event of a repeat offence”.

Chivas stated that the comments were “contrary to the principles and values” of the club and that they had taken “appropriate action” against Hernandez, though they did not clarify the specific measures.

Hernandez, Mexico’s all-time leading goal scorer, joined Manchester United from Chivas in 2010. He spent four years at Old Trafford, securing the Premier League title twice.

Following stints with Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, he returned to the Premier League with West Ham for a three-season period between 2017 and 2020.

Hernandez then moved to Sevilla from West Ham, before playing four seasons with MLS team Los Angeles Galaxy.

He rejoined his former club Chivas in 2023, signing a two-year contract.

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