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League: Saudi Pro LeagueSport: SoccerCountry: Saudi ArabiaCategory: General

Al Taawoun fined and banned from matches over Jota chants

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:13 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Al Taawoun fined and banned from matches over Jota chants
Summary

Al Taawoun has been ordered to play their next two matches behind closed doors and has received a fine following chants from supporters in support of Diogo Jota. The decision comes in response to inappropriate behavior exhibited by fans during recent matches. Al Taawoun must adhere to the ruling or face further disciplinary actions from the league.

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By the Numbers
  • •Al Taawoun faces two-match ban on fan attendance.
  • •Club fined for supporters chanting Diogo Jota's name.
  • •Decision emphasizes league's commitment to fan behavior standards.
Latest Updates
  • 9:13 PMThe Guardian Sport — Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun handed stadium ban over Diogo Jota chants
  • 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Saudi club Al-Taawoun fined and handed stadium ban over Jota chants
  • 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants
  • 6:32 PMBBC Sport — Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants
  • 11:50 AMESPN Soccer — Saudi club fined, fans banned over Jota chants
What they're saying
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Fans heard shouting chants of ‘Jota’ against Al-Hilal Ronaldo had called for lifetime bans for those supporters The Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been fined nearly £20,000 and given a two-game stadium ban after fans chanted about the late Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota. The Al-Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves, who played with Jota for Wolves and Portugal, was shown gesturing to the sky after audible chants of “Jota” from Al-Taawoun fans could be heard during Saturday’s league game. Continue reading...

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Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been fined nearly $27,000 and given a two-game stadium ban after fans chanted about the late Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota. Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves, who played with Jota for Wolves and Portugal, was shown gesturing to the sky after audible chants of “Jota” from Al-Taawoun fans could be heard during Saturday’s league game.

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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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