Overview

• On July 17, Hernandez questioned why household chores are considered “patriarchal oppression” in an Instagram video that drew early criticism.
• The next day he urged women to “embrace your feminine energy” by nurturing, multiplying, cleaning and maintaining the home, warning that society was eroding masculinity.
• His posts have prompted widespread backlash online, with fans and commentators denouncing his comments as outdated and sexist.
• Hernandez has not issued a public apology and continues training with Liga MX side Guadalajara despite the backlash.
• The 37-year-old Mexico all-time leading scorer split from his wife Sarah Kohan in 2021 and has cited personal and philosophical reflections during his reduced playing time.