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Chicharito Hernández Makes Sideline Commentary Debut for New Network

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Javier “Chicharito” Hernández made a new media appearance during Apple TV’s coverage of the Leagues Cup.
  • The former Mexico, Chivas, Manchester United and Real Madrid striker joined the pregame program for the Toluca-León match.
  • Hernández discussed the rivalry between Liga MX and MLS and said the Leagues Cup format makes definitive comparisons between the leagues difficult.

Javier “Chicharito” Hernández is adding television work to his football career, appearing in Apple TV’s coverage of the Leagues Cup after previously serving as a guest commentator for Fox Deportes during the 2026 World Cup.

The former Chivas, Manchester United and Real Madrid striker joined the pregame coverage ahead of Toluca’s match against León. His latest appearance followed an announcement that he would continue playing in the United States while developing a new role as an analyst and commentator.

Hernández offered his view of the sporting rivalry between Liga MX and MLS, saying the level of the two competitions is closely matched. He also cautioned that the Leagues Cup’s fast-paced format makes definitive comparisons between the leagues difficult.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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