'Chicharito' Hernandez faces backlash in Mexico for 'very sexist' remarks about gender roles

Soccer star Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is facing a backlash from Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and others for remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles.

MEXICO CITY — Soccer star Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is facing backlash from Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and others for remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles.

"Chicharito is a very good soccer player," Sheinbaum said at a news conference Wednesday. "But when it comes to his opinion on women ... he still has a lot to learn."

She described the former Mexico international's ideas as "very sexist."

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, who plays for Chivas, is injured and missed the first two matches of Mexico's Apertura tournament.

Over the weekend, he posted several reels and videos, mainly on Instagram.