2023-08-21 07:16:23
Sole scorer in the 2023 World Cup final, Olga Carmona allowed Spain to win their first world title with the women’s team against England this Sunday (1-0). The Real Madrid player, however, saw her party be ruined when she learned of her father’s death after the match.
From laughter to tears. By scoring the only goal in the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup with a beautiful cross shot half an hour into the game, this Sunday August 20 against England (1-0), Olga Carmona entered the the legend of football. The captain of Spain allowed La Roja to win, for the first time, a world title with the women’s team.
However, the euphoria was short-lived for the 23-year-old as she learned of her father’s passing shortly after the final whistle. The left-back made a point of paying tribute to him on social media a few hours after the terrible news.
“And without knowing it, I had my star before the start of the match. I know you have given me the strength to achieve something unique. I know you looked at me tonight and you’re proud of me. Rest in peace daddy,” the international tweeted on Monday.
The Spanish Federation also expressed their support for the player in a post on Twitter this Sunday.
“The Spanish Football Federation deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona’s father. The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final. We send our deepest hugs to Olga and her family at a time of deep pain. We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football”, reacted the federation.
Finally, Olga Carmona’s club, Real Madrid, also gave their support to the player. “The club wishes to express its condolences and affection to Olga, her family and all her loved ones. May he rest in peace, ”said the Spanish team where it has been playing since 2020 in a press release.
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