Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants towards Neves
Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben Neves over the death of friend Diogo Jota.
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"I just hope they don't go to pray later after what they did."
— Ruben Neves , Athlete
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Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Diogo Jota was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a forward.
Ruben Neves is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben Neves over the death of friend Diogo Jota.
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