Spain’s heroine Olga Carmona learned of her father’s death after the final

Forever, the final of the Football World Cup won by Spain against England on Sunday will remain tinged with sadness for the only scorer of the meeting, Olga Carmona. The Spanish defender learned of her father’s death after the game, the Spanish FA have revealed.

Published on: 08/21/2023 – 09:58

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August 20, 2023 will remain for the Spanish captain Olga Carmona, sole scorer in the World Cup final, a day of mixed joy and sadness, since she learned of the death of her father after the coronation of La Roja, a announced, Sunday, the Spanish Football Federation.

In a short press release, the RFEF clarified in the evening that the 23-year-old player had “learned the sad news once the World Cup final was over”.

“We send our most sincere hug to Olga and her family at this moment of deep pain,” continues the Federation. “We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football.”

⚫️ CONDOLENCES | The @RFEF deeply regrets to report the death of Olga Carmona’s father. The soccer player learned the sad news after the World Cup final.

We send our most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of profound… pic.twitter.com/BSe2XmUrVF

— RFEF (@rfef) August 20, 2023

A goal dedicated to the deceased mother of a friend

The Real Madrid player scored the only goal in the World Cup final against England on Sunday in Sydney in the 29th minute, giving her selection the first title in their history. She had dedicated her goal to the recently deceased mother of one of her best friends.

Real Madrid, where she has been playing since 2020, also reacted through a press release“The club wishes to express its condolences and affection to Olga, her family and all her loved ones. May he rest in peace”.

With AFP