Jota chants provoke Ruben Neves during Al-Hilal rout in Saudi Roshn League | OneFootball

Ruben Neves confronted Al-Taawoun fans after chants invoking his late friend Diogo Jota during Al-Hilal’s 6-0 win in the Saudi Roshn League on Saturday. The round seven match was played at the hosts’ stadium in Buraidah.

According to Goal.com, a video on X showed the Al-Hilal midfielder in a dispute with a group of home supporters during the game.

The trouble flared when some fans chanted Jota’s name, angering the Portuguese midfielder. He pointed to the sky and said, "God sees you".

Neves had a close relationship with the late Liverpool forward, who died in a car accident in the Spanish region of Cernadilla in July of last year.

He has spoken more than once of his profound grief at the loss of his former team-mate. Their bond was forged across Porto, Wolverhampton and the Portugal national team.

Source: Goal.com

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