Cristiano Ronaldo gave a monumental rant this weekend after a Saudi Pro League match that didn’t even concern him. During the championship match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal, local supporters behaved badly in the stands.
During a stoppage in play, while Ruben Neves was on the pitch in the opposing ranks, the supporters of Al-Taawoun began to shout, chanting the name of Diogo Jota, the former Portuguese international, a great friend of Neves, who died in July 2025 in a tragic road accident.
After expressing his anger on the pitch, Ruben Neves did not hide his disgust at the end of the game in front of the press: “
I just hope they don’t go and pray after what they did… » An indignation shared by Al-Nassr star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, also very close to the former Liverpool player.
Supporters banned from stadiums?
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner goes so far as to demand sanctions. “
The league must take action and sanction this kind of behavior from fans. It’s not football anymore, and we have to set limits. People who behave like this should never be allowed into a stadium again. »
In comments reported by A Bola, Al-Ahli Saudi midfielder Saleh Abu Al-Shamat plussilk: “ I think it is my duty as a Muslim to speak out about this and warn others. No matter how intense the rivalry, we must never blame the families of the victims or the dead. It is our duty to show the world what Islam stands for. This was unacceptable! »
