Al Taawoun Face Stadium Closure and Fine Over Fans' Chants Referencing Jota
Saudi club Al Taawoun is reported to be facing punishment after fans chanted the name of late Portugal international Diogo Jota during a match involving Al Hilal's Rúben Neves, prompting Cristiano Ronaldo to call for a ban.
Al Taawoun, a football club in Saudi Arabia, is facing a possible stadium closure and fine after supporters chanted the name of the late Portugal international Diogo Jota during a match involving Al Hilal player Rúben Neves, according to Al Jazeera.
The chants were reportedly directed at Neves, a Portuguese international who plays for Al Hilal, during the match. Jota, a former Liverpool and Portugal forward, died earlier this year.
The nature of the chants prompted a strong reaction from Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in the Saudi league, according to the report. Ronaldo reportedly called for a ban in response to the incident.
Al Jazeera reported that Al Taawoun could face a stadium closure as well as a financial penalty as a consequence of the fans' conduct, though the exact scale of the punishment and the body responsible for imposing it were not detailed in available reporting.
Further details on the disciplinary process, including any official statements from the Saudi Pro League or football authorities, were not immediately available.
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- Al Taawoun face stadium closure, fine over ‘Jota’ chants by fans — Al Jazeera — All
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