Ronaldo stages last-minute rescue

THE Thunder Burger & Bar restaurant in Washington DC, a popular American diner in the Georgetown district packed with people decked out in red, white and blue, had been about to explode with joy.

Leaving their food largely untouched, they sat glued to the TV screens as they watched the United States protect a nervy 2-1 lead deep into injury time against Portugal.

But with just seconds left in this pulsating World Cup game in Manaus, Cristiano Ronaldo played the role of the ultimate party-pooper. Refusing to say goodbye to Brazil just yet, the Fifa World Player of the Year, with one of …