Ronaldo wants permanent stadium bans for fans who needled Ruben Neves with chants referring to the late Diogo Jota. Upon witnessing the moment, his response was quick and forceful. He said such behavior must not be accepted. It must lead to permanent bans. He described the chants as unacceptable.

The taunts targeted Neves in a recent game. Ronaldo made his position clear. News outlets including The New York Times, Goal.com, and ESPN reported on the incident. They highlighted his request and made clear how serious this is.