That outfit is offensive! Paraguayan club’s dress code targeting a specific female photographer — “No clothing that exposes the chest or stomach” — immediately rescinded after backlash

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A Paraguayan professional football club notified match coverage teams of a discriminatory dress code, only to face fierce backlash from the media and issue an official apology.

According to reports on the 22nd (Korean time) by multiple outlets, including South American major media Infobae and HCH TV, first-division Paraguayan club Club Sportivo Ameliano recently announced strict “dress code guidelines” for photographers and press personnel visiting its stadium. The club stated that the directive was a measure to “create a professional and mutually respectful environment and protect the club’s image.”

However, the specific criteria in the guidelines revealed clear gender-based discrimination, drawing sharp criticism. While male press members were only asked to refrain from wearing shorts, female press members were strictly prohibited from wearing blouses with deep necklines, tops that expose the stomach or navel, and shorts. In particular, regarding leggings, only black or dark navy colors were permitted, and the club even provided specific example photos of prohibited and allowed attire, focusing on controlling women’s clothing.

It was revealed that this regulation was triggered by targeting freelance sports photographer Adriana Caballero. After her appearance in comfortable athletic wear at a recent reporting site became a topic on social media, club executives raised an issue with the outlet that featured her photo, and the dress code guidelines were immediately distributed afterward.

In an interview with local media, Caballero stated, “I always choose my clothes based on functionality and comfort,” adding, “I was shocked when I saw the notice, but I felt it was something that was bound to happen. Above all, I am concerned that this may harm other female colleagues.”

As controversies over infringement of press freedom and gender discrimination spread uncontrollably, club leadership immediately moved to quell the situation. Hector Melgarejo, Koo Dan (Chairman) of Club Sportivo Ameliano, stated in response to the controversy, “That measure was completely insane,” adding, “It was distributed without approval from the board or club management and does not align at all with our club’s values. We sincerely apologize for causing such a major disturbance,” fully rescinding the directive.

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