Ronaldo's Last-Minute Equalizer

The crowd in the stadium was roaring, waves of red and yellow flags

fluttering beneath the bright lights of the 2018 World Cup. Portugal was facing

Spain and the score read, Spain three, Portugal two.

Only a minute remained. At the edge of the penalty box stood Cristiano

Ronaldo, his face calm but his eyes fierce. He had already

scored twice, and now one last free kick could decide everything. The referee placed

the ball and stepped back. The noise faded until all that remained was the

pounding of hearts. Across the goal stood David De Gea, Spain's goalkeeper,