SportsAl Taawoun face stadium closure and fine over ‘Jota’ chants

Saudi Pro League club Al Taawoun have been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors and fined 100,000 riyals after fans chanted the name of late Portugal forward Diogo Jota during a match against Al Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo had called for strong punishment, including a lifetime stadium ban for such supporters.

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