Al-Hilal Club Company has noted the offensive and unacceptable chants directed by a section of Al-Taawoun supporters at Al-Hilal’s Portuguese player, Rúben Neves, during the match between the two teams. This behavior contravenes sporting values ​​and ethics, transcending the boundaries of competition and fan support.

The Company expressed its absolute rejection of such actions targeting players or their families, or intended to cause personal offense. It emphasized the importance of providing a sporting environment that upholds respect and dignity for all participants. The Company noted that sporting rivalry, however intense, cannot justify encroaching upon players' personal or human circumstances, nor does it excuse exploiting feelings of loss as a means for provocation or abuse.

Al-Hilal Club Company announced that it has initiated formal procedures by filing a complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation regarding the incident, aiming to safeguard the rights of the club and its players and ensure that such violations are addressed in accordance with established regulations.

Al-Hilal expressed its confidence in the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to take measures that protect the integrity of sporting competition from offensive practices and promote values ​​of respect and sportsmanship in Saudi stadiums. This is particularly important given the widespread international attention this incident has garnered and the potential for such behavior to create negative repercussions that are inconsistent with the significant development and rising global profile of the Saudi sports sector.