Al Hilal filed a formal complaint against fans of Al Taawoun, a rival club in the Saudi league. The complaint comes following behavior deemed inappropriate by supporters of the opposing team during a match between the two clubs.
Al Taawoun fans shouted the name of Diogo Jota, a Portuguese player who represents Al-Ittihad, with the clear intention of provoking Rúben Neves, his national team teammate and also Portuguese. The situation reportedly occurred during the classic match between the two Saudi clubs.
Al Hilal publicly criticized this attitude, issuing a statement in which it affirms that "rivalry cannot justify" this type of targeted provocation. The club emphasized that such behaviors are outside acceptable limits in sport.
Rúben Neves, who plays for Al Hilal, and Diogo Jota, a player for Al-Ittihad, are both Portuguese internationals, which explains the provocation attempt by Al Taawoun fans, who tried to create tension between the two compatriot players.
