Toronto, July 2 -- Cristiano Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, has thrown her support behind Portugal ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Croatia, posting a heartfelt message alongside a photograph with her son on Instagram.

Sharing the image before Portugal's must-win encounter at Toronto Stadium, Dolores captioned the post, "Forca Portugal" ("Come on, Portugal"), as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner prepares to lead his country in one of their biggest matches of the tournament.

Dolores has been a constant presence during Portugal's World Cup campaign. She was also in attendance for Portugal's previous fixture against Colombia in the United States, where Roberto Martinez's side were held to a goalless draw. ...