Lisbon, June 27 -- Ahead of his side's final league stage FIFA World Cup match against Colombia, Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo received a heartwarming message from his mother Maria, who expressed pride in her son's record-breaking ways and wished him and the entire Portugal team luck ahead of the all-important clash.

After a return to form brace against Uzbekistan, Cristiano will be aiming to make his presence felt even more on the Golden Boot charts by adding a few more goals to his name. Portugal are in second place in their group with a win and a draw to their name, with four points, taking on top-placed Colombia, who have won both their games. It would be key for Portugal and CR7 to stamp their authority with a dominant ...