RUBEN NEVES REBELS: "GOD SAW THEM"

"I hope they don't go and pray after what they did... God saw them." The eventful match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League was marked by an ugly provocation that went far beyond football and wounded consciences. Some fans of the host team, Al-Taawoun, resorted to an inconceivable method to unnerve and provoke the opponent's Portuguese star, Ruben Neves. The stands chanted the name of the late star footballer Diogo Jota, who passed away at a young age as a result of a tragic traffic accident in Spain in July of last year, and who was also a very close friend of Ruben Neves. Using the memory of Jota, who lost his life at the peak of his career, in a football match just to psychologically wear down an opposing player created great outrage across the football world. Stepping in front of the cameras at the end of the match after this traumatic and disrespectful incident, Al-Hilal's experienced midfielder Ruben Neves had difficulty holding back his tears and did not hide his anger. Still deeply feeling the pain of the loss of his close friend, Neves gave a very harsh response to these inhumane chants from the rival fans from a religious and moral perspective. This emotional rebellion of the Portuguese star, who reminded everyone that football is just a game and the memory of lost loved ones must remain above any competition, was supported by millions on social media.

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