Cristiano Ronaldo has urged for lifetime bans for fans who chanted the name of his former teammate Diogo Jota during a Saudi Pro League match involving Rúben Neves. The incident occurred during a game between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal, where Neves, a close friend of Jota, was visibly affected by the chants.
Ronaldo emphasized the need for the league to take action against such behavior, stating that it undermines the spirit of football. Neves responded to the chants during the match, expressing hope that those involved would not engage in prayer afterward.