“I take sustainability into account in every decision I make”published at 3:50 p.m
Alex Bysouth
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Hector Bellerin: The Real Betis midfielder praises the club's work on sustainability
Hector Bellerin's grandmother was a real Betico. She gave him green and white presents every Christmas. Although he played his football in Barcelona, deep down the young player's heart always belonged to Real Betis.
Bellerin initially got the chance to represent a club that his father also admired on loan from Arsenal in 2021. Now that he has finally settled in Andalusia, the defender's affinity has developed into something much deeper.
With Betis, Bellerin has found an institution with the same moral compass, one that is committed to sustainability and tackling social problems.
The 28-year-old enjoys discussing such topics at length, from environmental concerns to why other players don't speak out to the pressures placed on modern footballers.
He discusses the role of masculinity and mental health, pointing out that not all footballers want to “drive big cars and be so strong and masculine”. He believes clubs should be required to provide psychologists and give players time to work on their mental health.
The defender has always supported Betis' social causes and, while on loan, took part in the Futbol Mas project with his girlfriend, visiting the poorest areas in the suburbs of Seville to play football with young people and talk about emotions and relationships .
He is now showing a keen interest in Betis' 'Forever Green' initiative, a project that has helped them become La Liga's greenest club over the last three years – among the many measures has been the introduction of electric bikes and scooters for Employees.
“Sustainability has always been a big thing for me,” explains Bellerin, who is also a shareholder in Forest Green Rovers.
“It's something that I take into account in every single decision in my life and being part of a football club that is aware of it and that is trying to put systems in place for fans, staff, staff and players to make things easier, to be more environmentally friendly Living a lifestyle is important and an inspiration.”
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