Ronaldo Demands Life Ban for Fans Chanting Late Jota’s Name

THISDAYLIVE | 14-09-2026 02:11am |

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime bans to be issued to fans who chanted the late Diogo Jota's name towards his international team-mate Ruben Neves. Liverpool forward Jota died in a car crash at the age of 28 in July last year, and was a close friend of midfielder Neves. Supporters appeared to target Al-Hilal midfielder Neves before his side's 6-0 win against Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday by repeatedly shouting "Jota" at him. Ronaldo, who also plays in the Saudi league for Al-Nassr, wrote on social media that the league must take action and punish this kind of fan behaviour.

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