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Ronaldo also didn't like hearing "Jota". Provocations to Rúben Neves "are no longer football"

ZAP Notícias14 September 2026 at 09:30

Ronaldo was targeted by provocations from fans during the match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal, which took place this Saturday as part of the 7th round of the Saudi Arabian league. The game ended with an emphatic 6-0 victory for Al-Hilal.

Rúben Neves, the Portuguese international, was a starter in the game and provided the assist for the team's first goal. This was not the only highlight of Al-Hilal's lineup, which features several international signings.

Gabriel Martinelli, the Brazilian forward, was the standout performer of the match by scoring three goals. Another signing, English international Ollie Watkins, contributed two goals to the rout.

The provocations directed at Rúben Neves by opposing fans were the most notable moment of the encounter, with the caption suggesting that this type of behavior "is no longer football."

Why this matters

This article interests readers in the region because it covers an important game of the Saudi league, where international players like Rúben Neves face persistent provocations from fans, a problem that has been growing in the league and has already drawn criticism from figures like Cristiano Ronaldo.

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