{
  "id": 7710035,
  "title": "Ruben Neves inspires Al Hilal's ACL victory as Saudi Pro League punishes Al Tawouun over Diogo Jota abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ruben-neves-inspires-al-hilals-acl-victory-as-saudi-pro-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:00:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/16/ruben-neves-inspires-al-hilals-acl-victory-as-saudi-pro-league-punishes-al-tawouun-over-diogo-jota-abuse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ruben Neves scored and assisted for Al Hilal in their 2-1 AFC Champions League Elite victory over Al Gharafa, despite suffering abuse from the opposing team just days earlier. The Saudi Pro League punished Al Taawoun by banning them from using their stadium for the next two home matches and fining them 100,000 riyals after supporters chanted the name of late Portugal forward Diogo Jota during a match against Al Hilal. Jota, a friend of Neves, died in a car crash in Spain last year. The incident sparked criticism, including from Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who called for strong action against the chanting.",
  "summary": "Ruben Neves scored and assisted for Al Hilal just days after suffering abuse in a Saudi Pro League match as his side overcame stiff resistance from Al Gharafa to emerge 2-1 winners in their opening AFC Champions League Elite match on Tuesday. Seeking a fifth Asian title, Simone Inzaghi’s side got the start they wanted but not before fiery opening which saw both sides go down to 10 men. Al Gharafa…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Ruben Neves inspires Al Hilal's ACL victory as Saudi Pro League punishes Al Tawouun over Diogo Jota taunts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ruben-neves-inspires-al-hilals-acl-victory-as-saudi-pro-league-7714111",
        "published": "2026-09-16T05:00:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}