The sister of Cristiano Ronaldo has told him he should "come back home" after being benched for Portugal's World Cup victory over Switzerland.

The released Manchester United striker has been linked with former club Sporting CP among several options.

Katia Aveiro posted to social media after the round of 16 win:

"Portugal won. Thank God. New talents shone. Wonderful. Are we going to win this? I believe so! On the field they shouted for Ronaldo. It wasn't because Portugal was winning... And I'm not saying this. The world watched. Why? I'm glad that Portugal won (I've seen Portugal win so many times).

"And even this does not invalidate the smallness of a large part of the Portuguese people. And this is what is not okay, because they continue to curse, they continue to insist on offense and ingratitude. Very sad with what I read and hear. Not here in Qatar, but in my country, in his country... But really sad.

"I so wanted him to come home, leave the national team and sit next to us so we could hug him and tell him that everything is fine, remind him of what he achieved and what home he came from, I so wanted him not to go there anymore, we've suffered enough (they'll never know how much). You are big and the little ones don't realise how huge you are... Come to your house. Which is where they understand you, where they embrace you. As always was.

"Where do you have all the gratitude. And not ingratitude. Thank you Ronaldo. Thanks. I wanted so much. But whatever you decide, we are with you. Until death. Thanks".