Javier Hernandez, who spent five years at Manchester United, has claimed that women are ‘eradicating masculinity’, telling them to focus on ‘multiplying, cleaning and sustaining the home’
Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has come under fire after launching a bizarre rant against women who are ‘eradicating masculinity’. Hernandez, 37, claims 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, spent five years at United after joining from Guadalajara, lifting two Premier League titles and scoring 59 goals. The Mexican went on to play for Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid and West Ham among others.
Hernandez is now back at Guadalajara but has made headlines off the pitch after posting a video on Instagram. The ex-United star split with his wife, Sarah Kohan, in 2021 and he’s previously opened up on his struggles, admitting that he ‘wasn’t the greatest’ dad or partner.
“Women, you are failing,” Hernandez said, looking into the camera. “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. 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.
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“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.”
His post was accompanied by the caption: “True love does not compete. It complements itself. Be honored.” A day earlier, Hernandez had posted more eyebrow-raising comments.
“So, you want a man who provides, but for you, cleaning is patriarchal oppression? Interesting,” the 37-year-old said. The caption read: “Interesting. (Home is not patriarchy, it’s your temple).”
Hernandez’s followers were left baffled, with many criticising the veteran striker. “Come on, Javier, it’s sad to see you like this, please stop.” one posted.
Another 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,” a third follower replied.
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