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Unbelievable: Al Taawon fans provoke Ruben Neves with Diogo Jota's name
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Unbelievable: Al Taawon fans provoke Ruben Neves with Diogo Jota's name

Record12 September 2026 at 21:40

Ruben Neves, the Portuguese midfielder representing Al Hilal, experienced a regrettable moment during a match against Al Taawon, when fans from the opposing team provoked him by shouting the name of Diogo Jota. The situation generated outrage and was described as regrettable by sports commentators.

The provocation occurred during a match between Al Hilal and Al Taawon, two teams in the Saudi league. Al Taawon fans took the opportunity to direct chants and provocations at Ruben Neves, mentioning the name of Portuguese international Diogo Jota, who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Ruben Neves and Diogo Jota are both Portuguese players, but they follow different paths in international football. While Ruben Neves plays for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, Diogo Jota continues his career in English football, wearing the colors of Wolverhampton.

The moment was considered unbelievable by sports media outlets, which highlighted the lack of respect shown by Al Taawon fans towards the Portuguese player during the match.

Why this matters

Readers following Portuguese football abroad witness another episode of provocation against national players abroad, fueling rivalry between clubs and fans in the Saudi league. This incident directly affects Ruben Neves and Diogo Jota, two of the main names in Portuguese football, and follows other moments of tension involving Portuguese players in Saudi Arabia.

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