Al Hial released a statement reacting to Jorge Jesus' statements, who considered that Al Nassr "does not have the political strength" of the team that the Portuguese coach coached twice in the past. «Al Hilal condemns the irresponsible statements made to the press by Jorge Jesus, Portuguese coach of Al Nassr, targeting Al Hilal», it can be read. The club that leads the Saudi League considered that the allegations made by Jesus were "unacceptable" and asked that legal measures be taken to put an end to statements that, in the opinion of this emblem, harm the way Saudi football is seen abroad. «Al Hilal reiterates its confidence that the competent sports authorities will adopt the appropriate measures regarding statements like this that inflame public opinion without justification, in addition to the offense it represents for the Saudi sporting project, and will file a formal complaint with the competent authorities so that they can take the necessary measures», also points out the club where Portuguese Rúben Neves plays.