Cristiano Ronaldo condemned Al-Taawoun supporters for chanting Diogo Jota's name at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match against Al-Hilal. The incident, reported by Foot Mercato, occurred when Al-Taawoun fans targeted Neves, a close friend and former teammate of the deceased Jota, in an attempt to provoke him. Jota, 28, died in a car accident in Spain with his brother André Silva on July 3, 2025. Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr, called on the Saudi Pro League to take action, stating that such behavior "is no longer football" and that involved supporters should be banned from stadiums. This incident has drawn widespread criticism and intensified calls for greater respect in football.