Chicharito Wears New Mexico Jersey, Sparks Fan Nostalgia and Return Hopes
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexican footballer Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández posted photos wearing the new national team jersey.
- The post sparked nostalgia among fans, with many expressing a desire for his return to the team.
- Hernández last played for the national team in September 2019.
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández has fueled fan excitement by sharing photos of himself in the new Mexican national team jersey. The beloved striker, who has not represented Mexico since 2019, posted the images on Instagram, accompanied by a nostalgic caption.
"They gave me this shirt and a little bit of dust got into my eye, I hadn't worn it for a long time... interesting!" Hernández wrote, hinting at the emotional impact of donning the Tricolor again. His post quickly garnered over 117,000 likes and a flood of comments from fans reminiscing about his past contributions.
Many supporters expressed a longing for his return, with comments like "you still have what it takes for another World Cup" and "what this team could have been with you, Chicha." The images and his caption have reignited discussions about his potential inclusion in the squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, despite the emergence of new attacking talents like Santiago Giménez and Raúl Jiménez.
Hernández remains Mexico's all-time leading scorer, and his last official appearance was in a 3-0 victory against the United States in September 2019, where he scored the opening goal. His latest post suggests a continued connection to the national team, leaving fans to wonder if a fairytale return is possible.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.