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Ronaldo Slams Fans for 'Disgraceful' Chants
13 Sep
Summary
- Cristiano Ronaldo condemned fan chants targeting Ruben Neves.
- Neves was provoked by chants referencing his deceased friend.
- Ronaldo called for league action against abusive fan behavior.
Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly criticized the behavior of Al-Taawoun supporters who targeted his fellow Portuguese player, Ruben Neves, with provocative chants. The chants invoked the name of Neves's late friend, Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away last year. This incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, visibly angered Neves.
Ronaldo took to his official Instagram account to express his dismay, stating that "the league must take action and punish this kind of fan behaviour." He emphasized that such conduct goes beyond football and called for stadium bans for offenders.
Following the match, Neves briefly addressed the incident, delivering a sharp rebuke. He expressed his hope that the Al-Taawoun fans would reflect on their actions, implying they were contrary to fundamental human values and religious principles.
