Ronaldo Calls for Stadium Bans After Neves Targeted by Jota Chants

Ruben Neves was taunted with chants about Diogo Jota during Al-Hilal's win, and Cristiano Ronaldo wants those responsible banned for life.

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What happened. Ruben Neves was targeted by chants about the late Diogo Jota during Al-Hilal's 6-0 win over Al-Taawoun on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo has called for anyone who mocked Jota's death to never be allowed in a stadium again.

• Neves reacted to supporters seemingly singing Jota's name mockingly
• Al-Hilal beat Al-Taawoun 6-0, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a hat-trick
• Jota died in a car crash alongside his brother Andre Silva in July 2025

“I hope they don't go to prayer later.”

— Ruben Neves

Ronaldo's intervention raises pressure for action against the fans involved in the chants.

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