Al‑Taawoun will play two matches behind closed doors after supporters directed chants at Ruben Neves referencing the death of his friend Diogo Jota, the Saudi Pro League club said on Tuesday.
The punishment follows incidents in which fans taunted Neves during recent fixtures. Club officials said the measures were imposed in response to those incidents, which targeted the midfielder over a personal bereavement.
The sanctions mean Al‑Taawoun must host their next two designated home fixtures without spectators in the stadium. The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of fan behaviour in the Saudi league as clubs continue to manage crowd conduct and disciplinary standards.
No further sanctions or details on potential appeals were disclosed. The club and league will face the immediate logistical and financial consequences of playing behind closed doors while they seek to address the behaviour that led to the ruling.