Former Manchester United star moved to tears by video of Punch the monkey, who became social media star for turning to orangutan toy for comfort after being abandoned by his mother
A Manchester United cult hero was emotionally moved after watching the viral Punch monkey video. The image quickly went viral, amassing over five million views and prompting an outpouring of sympathy. Sharing a video of himself tearing up while watching Punch, Hernandez captioned it with: 'Punch Monkey moved us because he is strong and he is real. Despite the initial sad video of Punch, there is brighter news with recent uploads showing he's turned things around. Hernandez spent five years at Manchester United, scoring 59 goals in 157 appearances in all competitions, before leaving in 2015.
Source: Daily Mail February 24, 2026 12:30 UTC
