Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has sparked outrage after launching a bizarre rant against women who are “eradicating masculinity”. Posting to his 6.1 million Instagram followers the Mexican striker claimed that women are making society “hypersensitive” and told them to focus on “multiplying, cleaning and maintaining the home”.
Chicharito, as he was affectionately dubbed throughout his career, has now been widely criticised for his controversial remarks with him now making headlines off the pitch. Hernandez spent five years at Old Trafford, winning two Premier League titles before leaving in 2015. He went on to play for Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid and West Ham.
In a video on his Instagram page followed by millions, Hernandez launched a tirade and said women should not allow themselves to be led by a man who only wants to see you happy”.
He said: “Women, you are failing. You are eradicating masculinity by making society hypersensitive.
“Embrace your feminine energy: nurturing, caring, receiving, multiplying, cleaning, maintaining the home, which is the most precious place for us men.”
Hernandez continued, saying: “Do not be afraid to be women, to allow yourselves to be led by a man who only wants to see you happy, because we do not know heaven without you. Holding yourselves responsible for your energy is also a way of loving you.
“Men, we are failing in the lack of commitment, putting our partners last, not keeping our word, and not prioritising habits to become admirable.
“I understand that we are afraid to speak and truly express what we feel because they are trying to eradicate masculinity, since in certain cases of the past, feminine energy was suppressed, but many of us are here wanting to love you, take care of you, respect you, and provide for you.
“But you women must learn to honour masculinity.”
The footballer who is his country’s all-time record goalscorer has previously opened up on his struggles after splitting with his wife Sarah Kohan in 2021, admitting that he ‘wasn’t the greatest’ dad or partner.
His comments have sparked a wave of backlash online.
One said: “This video really makes you [look] crazy. Just to think that honouring the woman is reducing her to taking care of the house.”
“You’re losing me”, said another.
A third added: “Javier, it’s sad to see you like this, please stop.”