Chicharito regrets provoking a “confusion or discomfort” after being condemned to a fine for sexist remarks

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez said that he regretted “any confusion or discomfort” that his words may have caused, after being sentenced to a fine by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) for having made sexist comments on social networks.

In a joint declaration published Wednesday by the FMF with the best male and female leagues in Mexico – Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil – officials said that the 37 -year -old forwards were in violation of their gender and diversity policies and constituted a form of media violence.

The football corps added that Hernandez made statements on social networks which “promoted sexist stereotypes”.

The FMF imposed a financial fine and issued a warning, and said that more serious sanctions could follow if Hernandez repeats this behavior.

“”I deeply regret any confusion or discomfort that my recent words may have caused; He never intended to limit, hurt or divide …,“Hernandez published Thursday on social networks.

“”I listen to, I think and I commit to expressing myself with greater clarity and sensitivity, especially on such sensitive questions. I believe that change begins with oneself.

“”I will take advantage of this opportunity to understand, grow and continue to work to be a better version of myself, depending on honesty, love for my family, my values and love for all of you …“”

Hernandez published videos during the weekend during which he called on women to “be guided by a man” and accused women of “eradicating masculinity”.

Hernandez, the top scorer of all time in Mexico, also said that the company had become “hypersensitive” and asked for feminist opinions on domestic roles.

The remarks were widely criticized as sexist and disconnected from contemporary society, which aroused the condemnation of fans and public figures, notably the Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.

Hernandez joined the Guadalajara childhood club last year after playing for several major European teams, including Manchester United, Real Madrid and West Ham United.