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The Iranian Football Federation's code of conduct, the Charter of Ethics and Behaviour, insists that players must not sport hairstyles which help "spread foreign culture" and it was confirmed by outlet Entekhab that Puyol was denied entry "because of his looks (long hair)."
The programme's host, Adel Ferdosipou, expressed frustration about the situation which was out of his hands.
"You must be aware that Carles Puyol was scheduled to be with us tonight. However, he is in his hotel right now. I did everything I could but it didn't happen. I apologise," said Ferdosipou.Football

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