Sportivo Ameliano president retracts controversial dress code after backlash

Sportivo Ameliano, a Paraguayan first-division football club, faced criticism for imposing a dress code that restricted revealing clothing for journalists and photographers. The club requested that members of the press avoid outfits deemed inappropriate to maintain its institutional image. Female photographer Adriana Caballero, who felt targeted by the rules, highlighted that the guidelines affected both men and women. Following backlash on social media, club president Hector Melgarejo stated the dress code was not officially approved and promised a clarification statement from the club management.

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