Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the final of the Women’s World Cup, after the game she found out about her father’s death.
Triumph and sadness were close together for Olga Carmona (23) on Sunday. The captain of the Spanish soccer team scored the winning goal to win the World Cup over England (1-0) on Sunday. After the game, she found out that her father had died. The Spanish football association RFEF gave the sad news on the evening after the final
“RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona’s father,” the statement said. The footballer got the news after the final, according to the association. “We send our sincere hugs to Olga and her family at a time of deep sadness,” the tweet continued. “We love you Olga, you are part of Spanish football history.”
Olga Carmona’s father apparently died on Friday
According to Spanish media reports, Olga Carmona’s father apparently died on Friday. But the footballer’s family decided not to tell her until after the final on Sunday. It was said that she should concentrate fully on the most important game of her career.
Olga Carmona said goodbye the day after the World Cup triumph “And without knowing it, I had my star before the game started,” wrote the Real Madrid player. “I know you have given me the strength to achieve something unique. I know you have been watching me tonight and you are proud of me. Rest in peace dad.”
After her 1-0 goal against England, Olga Carmona had already paid tribute to a deceased. She also lifted her leotard to reveal her t-shirt that read “Merchi.” She commemorated her friend’s late mother.
Source: Stern
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