Cristiano Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans in Saudi Pro League after Diogo Jota chants

Al-Hilal’s Rúben Neves subjected to chants at Al-Taawoun

Cristiano Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans in Saudi Pro League after Diogo Jota chants

TL;DR

  • Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans for fans who chanted the name of the late Diogo Jota during a match involving Rúben Neves.
  • The incident occurred during a Saudi Pro League fixture between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal.
  • Jota, a close friend of Neves, died last year in a car crash.
  • Ronaldo commented on social media, urging the league to take action and punish the fans, stating that such behavior should not be allowed in stadiums.
  • Neves responded to the chants during the match by pointing to his eye and then up to the sky.