**Media Kampung** – Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded that supporters who chanted the name of the late Diogo Jota be permanently barred from football stadiums after the incident during Al‑Hilal’s 6‑0 victory over Al‑Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League. The chants referenced Jota, who tragically died in a car crash in July 2025 and was a former Wolves forward, sparking outrage among fans and officials.
The incident occurred when Al‑Taawoun supporters repeatedly shouted Jota’s name towards Al‑Hilal midfielder Rubén Neves, a close friend of the deceased and former Wolves teammate. Neves reacted by pointing to his eye and then the sky, indicating his displeasure. Al‑Hilal lodged a formal complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), and Al‑Taawoun issued a statement pledging cooperation with any investigation.
SAFF, together with the Saudi Pro League, released a joint statement condemning the behaviour as “unacceptable conduct by some supporters” and announced that disciplinary proceedings have begun. While no specific sanction had been disclosed at the time of reporting, the federation confirmed that the relevant committees would determine appropriate measures in line with existing regulations.
Ronaldo, who also plays in the Saudi league for Al‑Nassr, posted on Instagram urging the league to impose the harshest penalties, stating that anyone engaging in such harassment should never be allowed to enter a stadium again. His call adds pressure on Saudi authorities to act decisively and highlights the broader issue of fan misconduct in football worldwide.
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