Spain’s World Cup-winning goalscorer is informed of father’s death minutes after final ends

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Olga Carmona was informed minutes after Sunday’s final that her father had died, the nation’s soccer affiliation mentioned.

The 23-year-old Real Madrid star scored the one purpose in her nation’s 1-0 win over England at the moment in Sydney within the final.

Carmona’s father handed away after an extended combat with sickness on Friday, a spokesperson for the Spanish FA informed Reuters, however her household made the choice to not inform the left-back till after the competitors was over.

Carmona posted an emotional tribute to her father after she helped her nation to their first Women’s World Cup triumph.

“Without knowing it, I had my star before the game started,” Carmona wrote, a reference to the celebs on nationwide groups’ shirts representing World Cup victories.

“I do know that you’ve got given me the energy to realize one thing distinctive.

“I do know that you’ve got been watching me tonight and that you’re proud of me. Rest in peace dad.”

According to Spanish media outlet Relevo, Carmona’s household and pals determined to not inform her in order that she may give attention to crucial match of her life.

Carmona’s mom and brothers travelled to New Zealand through the World Cup’s group stage, however then rushed again to Spain. They arrived in Australia on Saturday to assist the Real Madrid fullback within the final.

The 23-year-old had celebrated her purpose on Sunday with a tribute to a pal who lately misplaced her mom.

“I think all of us, we felt that this team had something special,” the defender mentioned after Spain received the title.

Writing on Twitter, the Spanish FA mentioned: “We deeply remorse to announce the death of Olga Carmona’s father.

“The footballer learnt the unhappy information after the World Cup final. We love you, Olga, you might be half of Spanish soccer historical past.

“We ship out most honest hugs to Olga and her household in a second of deep ache.

“We love you, Olga, you’re the historical past of Spanish soccer.”

An announcement from Real Madrid learn: “Real Madrid, our president and our board of administrators are deeply saddened by the death of the daddy of our participant Olga Carmona.

“Real Madrid wish to specific our condolences and our like to Olga, her household and all her family members.”

Carmona was named participant of the match within the final. She additionally scored the late winner in Spain’s semi-final towards Sweden.

Many took to social media to supply their condolences to Carmona after Sunday’s final.

“I can’t stop thinking about Olga Carmona,” wrote one individual on X, previously Twitter. “Imagine playing the game of your life and scoring the goal that gives your team the World Cup. As soon as the game ends, they tell you that your father has passed away. I couldn’t handle it, you go from winning everything to losing everything, heart broken.”

“Imagine captaining your country and scoring a winning World Cup trophy goal only to find your father has passed away after the match, that must have been hard for Olga Carmona,” wrote one other.