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Ronaldo demands lifetime ban over chants referencing Jota

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo13 September 2026 at 15:40

Cristiano Ronaldo called for the lifetime ban of Al-Taawoun fans who chanted Diogo Jota's name during a match. The Portuguese striker for Al-Nassr was outraged by the chants aimed at provoking Rúben Neves, his fellow national team teammate.

The fans of the Saudi team Al-Taawoun used the name of footballer Diogo Jota, who plays for Liverpool, to provoke Rúben Neves, currently a player for Al-Hilal. The situation reportedly occurred during a game between the two Saudi teams.

Cristiano Ronaldo publicly commented on the incident and demanded that those responsible for the chants be permanently banned from football stadiums. The captain of the Portuguese national team thus demonstrated his firm stance against any form of provocation or insult directed at players.

Why this matters

This case directly affects Portuguese players in the Saudi league and their fans, highlighting tensions between compatriot players on rival teams. It also reinforces growing concerns about improper behavior in Saudi stadiums, which have already resulted in fines and previous sanctions against clubs such as Al-Ittihad.

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