Cristiano Ronaldo, the football superstar, has called on the officials of the Saudi Professional League to take serious action against the disrespectful fans who insulted in memory of Diogo Jota, the late player. This request came after the unacceptable behavior of some fans in the recent match between Al-Hilal and Al-Taawoun.
The incident of insulting in memory of Diogo Jota
In the match where Al-Hilal won 6-0, some fans insulted by chanting the name "Jota! Jota! Jota!" towards Ruben Neves, Jota's former teammate and one of the key players of Al-Hilal. This ugly and unacceptable behavior clearly overshadowed the team's victory, and Ronaldo, who was also a former teammate of Jota in the Portugal national team, strongly criticized it.
Ruben Neves, who is known as a close friend of Diogo Jota, attended his funeral last summer and described this as a great pain for himself. In response to these insults, he said: "I hope these people do not go to worship later," reflecting the depth of his feelings on the matter.
Ronaldo's call for legal action
Ronaldo wrote in a post on his Instagram: "The league must act and deal with this type of fan behavior. This is no longer football, and there should be restrictions." He clearly stated that individuals who behave this way should never be allowed to enter the stadium.
These reactions are not only the voice of a great football star but also the voice of many fans and players who demand a healthy football free from insults and disrespect. Will the Saudi league respond to this demand?
