Oribe Peralta, former striker for the Mexican national team, sparked controversy on social media with a comment that many interpreted as a direct jab at Javier Hernández, with whom he shared a locker room for several years in the 'Tri'. What did he say? It all happened during a rapid-fire question-and-answer segment on the podcast El Show del Gordo, where 'El Hermoso' had to compare his level with other footballers. In that context, when Chicharito's name came up, Peralta didn't hesitate to respond with a phrase that quickly went viral: he claimed his former teammate 'would eat him', implying he considers himself a more complete striker. 'Understanding everything it means to be a striker, I think yes (I was better). More associative with the team, yes,' said the former América top scorer. Although the comment was blunt, it was made in a relaxed atmosphere and with laughter, suggesting there was no direct intent to cause conflict. In fact, Oribe Peralta himself maintained the same tone when referring to other colleagues like Darwin Quintero, following the game's dynamic without distinguishing hierarchies or careers. Nevertheless, the statement did not go unnoticed, especially given the weight both names carry in the recent history of Mexican football. So far, the situation has not escalated beyond the conversation on social media and sports media, without a public response from Chicharito. Everything points to the episode remaining just another anecdote in football folklore, though enough to reopen the eternal debate about who was the best Mexican striker of their generation.
