Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime bans for fans involved in offensive chants during a Saudi Pro League match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal. The chants, referencing the late Diogo Jota, were directed at Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves, a close friend and pallbearer for Jota, who tragically died in a car crash on July 3, 2025, alongside his brother Andre Silva. Neves reacted visibly during the game, which Al-Hilal won 6-0. Ronaldo, commenting on social media, stated that such behavior "is no longer football" and urged the league to take action. Both Al-Hilal and Al-Taawoun clubs issued strong condemnations, with Al-Hilal filing a complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). SAFF and the Saudi Pro League (SPL) also released a joint statement, deeming the conduct inconsistent with Saudi football values and promising necessary action against the offenders.