Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruben Neves and Al-Taawoun supporters
13 September 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans after Al-Taawoun supporters repeatedly chanted the late Diogo Jota’s name at Ruben Neves. The incident occurred before Al-Hilal’s 6-0 Saudi Pro League win, with Neves visibly reacting towards the crowd.
Ronaldo urged the Saudi league to punish those involved, saying such behaviour had crossed football’s limits. Neves sarcastically applauded the section, pointed towards the sky and later criticised the supporters, while both clubs were contacted for comment on the incident.