“If Borja Iglesias paints her nails or I go to a fashion show, we are interrogated.”

Betis defender talks about masculinity in football

Hector Bellerin talks about masculinity and respect for the environment in football

Hector Bellerin provided an interview in which he spoke about masculinity, mental health and resilience in the world of football. Side Betis He talked about this and wanted to emphasize that he is only wondering how what they do off the field of play affects their performance when it happens. “that’s not very masculine”. “When they play PlayStation, drive cars, get drunk or something like that, there’s nothing to say about it. But if Borja Iglesias paints her nails or I go to a fashion show, then we are interrogated.“

The Verdiblanco footballer is among a number of footballers who have come under fire recently for their ideological positions, as he is not shy about speaking out on issues such as the environment or homophobia. “It’s so funny because football players are told to only play football when they’re talking about something or doing something that’s not too masculine.“, he emphasized.

Now, Bellerin He wanted to talk openly about these issues and how they can affect mental health. In addition, he spoke about the role that Betis plays in these aspects, as the club is dedicated to protecting such interests: “Of all the big clubs, especially in Spain, Betis are leading by example and I am proud of their work. and how he influences this behavior of his fans.

In an interview he gave to the British network BBC, The Sevilla player also wanted to talk about his commitment to sustainability, which is very important to him. “This has always been important”. The impact of your actions on Wednesday controls “the decisions of my life.” “Being part of a club that recognizes this and is trying to put systems in place for fans, workers and players to live a more sustainable lifestyle is important and inspiring,” Bellerin said.

“Sometimes we as consumers feel very guilty, but so do the government and large companies, which must take their responsibility because they are the ones who pollute the most,” he continued. In addition, he emphasized that “Every time we vote, we have a golden opportunity to ensure we create a more sustainable future.“

Bellerin advocates sustainable travel

Hector Bellerin urged clubs to travel more by train, leaving aside the plane. This speech, he claims, is already being used in England, since Wenger already did it during his time at Arsenal: “We could travel to almost all European countries by train. “When Arsene Wenger was at Arsenal, every time we had to go to Manchester or Liverpool, we went by train – a simpler and cleaner option.”

“Football is becoming more and more focused on profit, whether it can make more money, and less on the people who support it. Every day it becomes something more elitist, we’re losing a little bit of the essence of what it really is. and who actually makes football,” he concluded.