Cristiano Ronaldo received an emotional message from his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup clash against Colombia. She expressed pride in her son’s record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance and thanked fans for supporting him throughout his career. The message came after Ronaldo bounced back from a difficult tournament opener by scoring twice against Uzbekistan, silencing critics and boosting Portugal’s confidence heading into the crucial match.
