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CR7 defending Rúben Neves
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CR7 defending Rúben Neves

Correio da Manhã14 September 2026 at 01:30

Cristiano Ronaldo came to Rúben Neves' defense during a provocation by Al Taawon fans. The Portuguese midfielder from Al Hilal was being provoked by fans of the opposing team.

The Al Taawon fans shouted the name of Diogo Jota, a personal friend of Rúben Neves, in an attempt to annoy the Portuguese player during the match.

CR7, also a player in Saudi Arabia for Al Nassr, did not tolerate the situation and responded to the fans, showing solidarity with his compatriot.

This episode demonstrates the strong friendship between the Portuguese players, with Cristiano Ronaldo acting as a protector of Rúben Neves against the provocation.

Why this matters

Portuguese football fans following players abroad are affected by this incident showing solidarity between Portuguese internationals playing in Saudi Arabia. The provocation targeted Diogo Jota, another prominent Portuguese player, highlighting the interconnectedness of the national team players in their international clubs.

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