Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, has asked for a ban on fans who disrespected the memory of his former teammate, the late Diogo Jota. Ronaldo's comments came after fans shouted 'Jota' during the Al-Hilal vs. Al-Taawoun match on Saturday (Sep 12). The fans repeatedly targeted Al-Hilal's midfielder Ruben Neves, a close friend of Jota, during his team's 6-0 win. Jota died in a car crash in July 2025 at the age of 28, leaving fans shocked across Liverpool and Portugal.<h2>Ronaldo wants ban on fans disrespecting Jota in Saudi Pro League</h2>"The league must take action and punish this kind of fan behavior," Ronaldo wrote on social media after the incident. "This is no longer football, and there have to be limits. People who behave like this should never be allowed to enter a stadium again."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-206-winner-alxeander-zverev-reveals-being-diagnosed-with-diabetes-at-age-of-4-1789367579869">US Open 2026 winner Alexander Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age of 4</a>Neves, who played with Jota at Wolverhampton Wanderers and for Portugal, has a tattoo on his calf of him and Jota embracing. He clapped at the fans after being subjected to the chants of 'Jota, Jota'.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR FROM A FEW AL-TAAWOUN FANS TODAY, CHANTING “JOTA” AT RÚBEN NEVES 🗣️🇵🇹 NEVES RESPONDED AFTER THE MATCH: “I HOPE THEY DON’T GO TO PRAY AFTER WHAT THEY DID.” <a href="https://t.co/K1NAOlrHqL">pic.twitter.com/K1NAOlrHqL</a>&mdash; All About SPL 🔔 🇸🇦 (@Saudifutbol) <a href="https://x.com/Saudifutbol/status/2098875271717835175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I just hope they don't go to pray later after what they did," Neves told reporters after the match.<h2>What did the clubs and league say?</h2>"The company expressed its absolute rejection of such actions targeting players or their families, or intended to cause personal offense," Al-Hilal said in a statement.Al-Taawoun's statement said: "Such conduct is completely unacceptable and does not represent Al-Taawoun, its supporters, or the values for which its terraces are known."The league also acknowledged the behavior of some fans as being "inconsistent with the values of Saudi football and the principles of sportsmanship."The statement also made its stance clear, stating that using such tragedies "for the purpose of abuse or provocation is unacceptable behavior that has no place in Saudi football."

Cristiano Ronaldo demanded a stadium ban for fans who mocked late teammate Diogo Jota during an Al-Hilal match. The league and clubs condemned the chants targeted at Jota’s friend, Rúben Neves.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, has asked for a ban on fans who disrespected the memory of his former teammate, the late Diogo Jota. Ronaldo's comments came after fans shouted 'Jota' during the Al-Hilal vs. Al-Taawoun match on Saturday (Sep 12). The fans repeatedly targeted Al-Hilal's midfielder Ruben Neves, a close friend of Jota, during his team's 6-0 win. Jota died in a car crash in July 2025 at the age of 28, leaving fans shocked across Liverpool and Portugal. Ronaldo wants ban on fans disrespecting Jota in Saudi Pro League "The league must take action and punish this kind of fan behavior," Ronaldo wrote on social media after the incident. "This is no longer football, and there have to be limits. People who behave like this should never be allowed to enter a stadium again." Also Read - US Open 2026 winner Alexander Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age of 4 Neves, who played with Jota at Wolverhampton Wanderers and for Portugal, has a tattoo on his calf of him and Jota embracing. He clapped at the fans after being subjected to the chants of 'Jota, Jota'.

Cristiano Ronaldo demanded a stadium ban for fans who mocked late teammate Diogo Jota during an Al-Hilal match. The league and clubs condemned the chants targeted at Jota’s friend, Rúben Neves.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants fans disrespecting late teammate Jota 'never be allowed to enter a stadium again' in Saudi Pro League

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Neves and Cancelo who played with Jota for Portugal were seen emotional before the Club World Cup quarterfinal contest against Fluminense. The Liverpool forward was remembered for his services having died at the mere age of 28 while being in the prime of football career.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">In remembrance of Diogo Jota and André Silva, a minute of silence was observed. 🤍 <a href="https://t.co/yYqKQWMur4">pic.twitter.com/yYqKQWMur4</a>&mdash; DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/1941212126263247303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Neves, Cancelo pay tribute to Jota</h2>Before the Club World Cup contest between Al Hilal and Fluminense, both teams gathered for a minute’s silence. A tribute was played for the 28-year-old Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who also lost his life in the tragic accident on Thursday. Both Neves and Cancelo were seen in tears as they started the contest against Fluminense.&nbsp;&nbsp;FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also spotted in the stands as he and other members of the delegation paid tribute to the Liverpool star.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smith-brook-revive-england-but-india-still-ahead-at-edgbaston-1751651601928">IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston</a><h2>What happened with Jota?</h2>Jota was reportedly traveling with his brother Andre, a 26-year-old Penafiel player who was also killed when the car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s death comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise.&nbsp;"A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking," it said in a statement.&nbsp;"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3).

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Neves and Cancelo who played with Jota for Portugal were seen emotional before the Club World Cup quarterfinal contest against Fluminense. The Liverpool forward was remembered for his services having died at the mere age of 28 while being in the prime of football career.

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3).

Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota

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Cristiano Ronaldo wants fans disrespecting late teammate Jota 'never be allowed to enter a stadium again' in Saudi Pro League

Watch: Neves, Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay tribute to Diogo Jota