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Lamentable: Rúben Neves provoked with Diogo Jota's name by Al Taawun fans
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Lamentable: Rúben Neves provoked with Diogo Jota's name by Al Taawun fans

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 22:48

Al Taawun fans provoked Rúben Neves during a match played this Saturday, repeatedly shouting Diogo Jota's name. The provocation occurred when the Portuguese player was on the pitch for the Al Hilal team.

Diogo Jota died on July 3, 2025 following a road accident. The article states that the two players were best friends, which makes the moment particularly painful for Rúben Neves.

The match in question ended with an expressive rout, with Al Hilal winning 6-0. It is not mentioned whether the provocation from the opposing fans took place during or after the match.

The incident raises questions about fan behavior and respect for players in moments of mourning, considering the close friendship that existed between Rúben Neves and Diogo Jota.

Why this matters

Readers interested in Portuguese football are affected by this news involving two Portuguese players: Rúben Neves, who had to endure the painful provocation during the Saudi league game, and Diogo Jota, whose tragic death continues to have repercussions in the sporting world. The heavy defeat of Al Hilal (6-0) serves as backdrop to this incident that highlights the lack of respect from fans towards players in mourning.

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