The legend Javier Hernandez in Mexico apologized on Thursday for making sexist comments that meant that he was punished by the football federation of Mexico and his club Guadalajara.
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid Striker Hernandez, 37, led to heartily led to comments in a tap video in which he accused women of «failure» and «exterminating masculinity».
«Embodies your female energy by caring, cherishing, giving life, cleaning the house and supporting,» said Hernandez in the video.
«Don’t be afraid to be women, to let yourself be guided by a man who only wants one thing: seeing you happy.»
The comments led to a protest from the Mexican football authorities, while the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, also weighed on Wednesday and De Kaak’s comments pointed out as a «very macho idea» of women.
Sheinbaum added that while Hernandez – lovingly known as’ Chicharito (Little Pea) » – was a» great football player «, he still had» a lot to learn «.
The Mexican football federation (FMF) said that Hernandez’s comments «promote sexist stereotypes and go to gender equality in sport», which describes the comments as a form of «mediaolence».
The federation said it had imposed a fine and got Hernandez a warning about the comments.
In a statement on Instagram on Thursday, Hernandez has expressed regret for the comments.
«I am deeply regretted by any confusion or discomfort that my recent comments may have caused,» Hernandez wrote in a message.
«It was never my intention to mock, hurt or distribute … I listen, I think, and I connect to express myself with more clarity and sensitivity, especially on such sensitive issues.»
Hernandez is generally considered one of the greatest football players in Mexican history and scored 59 goals in 157 performances for Manchester United for Stints in Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, Sevilla and Los Angeles Galaxy.
He is also the leading international goal scorer of Mexico, with 52 goals in 109 performances.
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