Captain of the Spanish women's national football team Olga Carmona after the final of the 2023 World Cup against England (1-0) learned about the death of her father, reported the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
According to Marca, the defender's father died on the night of August 18, but the girl herself learned of the tragedy late after the football match.
The country's football federation and Real Madrid have already expressed their condolences to the player and her family.
Olga Carmona on her X page
And without knowing it, I had my Star before the game started. I know that you have given me the strength to achieve something unique. I know that you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace, dad.
On August 20 in Sydney, La Furia Roja defeated England 1-0 in the final to become women's world champions for the first time in history. Carmona scored the only goal of the match. The defender was recognized as the best player of the final match.
