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Al Taawoun face stadium closure, fine over ‘Jota’ chants by fans

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Saudi professional football club Al Taawoun is facing a stadium closure and a financial fine following an incident involving their supporters during a match against Al Hilal. During the game, Al Taawoun fans directed chants featuring the name of the late Portuguese player Jota at Al Hilal player Neves.

The chants prompted high-profile reaction, with football star Cristiano Ronaldo calling for a ban in response to the supporters' behavior. The impending disciplinary actions highlight the strict regulatory measures being enforced regarding fan conduct within Saudi football competitions.

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