Cristiano Ronaldo he has asked Portuguese fans to live like a home team ahead of the team FIFA World Cup Round of 32 against Croatia on Friday. Portugal will face a difficult challenge against a Croatia team led by a veteran player Luka Modricwith a place in the pre-quarterfinals at stake.Before the match, Ronaldo shared an emotional message on Instagram, asking supporters to support the team in droves. Posting a handshake emoji with the Portuguese flag, he wrote, “Facam-nos sentir em casa”, translating to “make us feel at home”. The game also has interest in Portugal, where it has reached the first day of the death of a late player. Diogo Jotawho died in a road accident in Spain last year.The 41-year-old striker reached another milestone for Portugal, making his 25th FIFA World Cup appearance and equaling German legend Lothar Matthaus for the second most in the history of the game. Only Lionel Messi, who has played 29 games, has played more World Cup games.Ronaldo also played in Portugal’s big win over Uzbekistan, scoring twice as his side won the tournament for the first time. The tournament made him Portugal’s leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 10 goals, surpassing the record held by Portuguese legend Eusebio.Portugal enter the tournament under pressure after being held to a draw by DR Congo in their opening game. However, their emphatic victory over Uzbekistan helped revive their campaign and boost confidence ahead of the crucial clash against Croatia, where Ronaldo and his team-mates are expected to continue their journey to World Cup glory.
