Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández argued that women should be restricted to ‘traditional’ roles associated with home and family
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced, in an official statement, punishments to the striker for declarations considered sexist on social networks. The player of the received a fine, a formal warning and will have his conduct monitored. According to the entity’s Gender and Diversity Commission, Chicharito made statements that “promote sexist stereotypes considered media violence and that go against gender equality in sport.” The entity also reported that it has opened an investigation process and that more severe measures could be adopted in case of recurrence. “We are committed to preventing, protecting and ensuring that the football ecosystem is a free environment,” says the note.
The statements were made in a video posted on Tiktok and Instagram. In the recording, the former club player such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla argued that women should be restricted to “traditional” roles associated with home and family. “Women today are failing. They are eradicating masculinity and making society more sensitive than ever. They embrace their feminine energy, care, nourishing, raising children, cleaning and keeping the house,” said Chicharito.
“Home is the most important place for a man. Do not be afraid of being women, of letting themselves guide for a man who just wants to see them happy, because we do not know the sky without you. … Many of us are here wanting to love, take care, respect and support them. But you, women, need to learn to honor masculinity,” added the player. The statements generated a wide negative repercussion in Mexico and abroad. In addition to the sanctions applied by the FMF, Chivas Guadalajara, a club where Chicharito operates, also announced that it adopts.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Fernando Dias
