Ronaldo's Emotional Plea Before Croatia Match
Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Portugal fans to create a home-like atmosphere in their World Cup Round of 32 clash against Luka Modric's Croatia.
Portugal advanced as group runners-up with two draws and a win abd face the 2018 edition runners in Toronto on Thursday.
Ronaldo shared a five-word message on Instagram, telling Portugal fans, "Façam-nos sentir em casa", which means "Make us feel at home" in English.
As the match falls on the death anniversary of the late striker Diogo Jota, who passed away last year in a road accident in Spain, it carries an emotional significance for Portugal players and fans.
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