Steven Gerrard has sparked a heated online debate after posting a picture on social media which some have branded sexist.
The former Liverpool footballer shared a photograph of his children on Instagram in which his three daughters can be seen crowded around their little baby brother.
The sportsman captioned the image: “Looks like his ironing and washing is sorted when he gets older.”
It’s likely Stephen meant this as nothing more than a joke but she of his followers took offence after reading his words.
Many said he was being sexist and that he did not put enough thought in before posting the caption on social media.
One person wrote: “Come on Stevie, you’re better than this. This is so demeaning and unnecessary. Think before you speak please (and hopefully change your caption).”
Another follower remarked: “We have two girls and always think family goals with this family and say how cute he is as a dad. Think that comment tarnished it a little for me, has what he always wanted, a little boy.”
And someone else wrote: “Lovely picture. Your daughters shouldn’t be considered nothing more than housekeepers though.”
However, not everyone was against Steven, with some of his fans standing up for him.
One person wrote: “Seriously people going crazy about the washing and s—t! Get over yourselves! He is blatantly taking the p—s and this coming from someone who is suppose to hate him as I’m a Manc.”
Another person responded: “Lovely picture, great caption! People need to get a grip!!! A joke’s a joke!!! It’s clearly not meant to hurt.”
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