Overview

• In videos posted July 19–20, Hernández asserted that women are “failing” by eradicating masculinity and urged a return to traditional domestic and provider roles.
• Feminist groups and social media users condemned his remarks as misogynistic and out of step with contemporary gender debates.
• Actress Sara Sálamo publicly demanded that FIFA investigate and sanction Hernández for perpetuating sexist stereotypes in his viral posts.
• Despite growing pressure, neither FIFA nor Club Deportivo Guadalajara has issued an official response or taken disciplinary action against the forward.
• The controversy underscores the heightened scrutiny on sports icons engaging in social commentary and risks overshadowing Hernández’s recent dip in form at Chivas.