Crowned world champion with Spain on Sunday, the captain of La Roja, Olga Carmona, learned of the death of her father after the final.
From joy to sadness… Sole scorer in the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup won by Spain against England (1-0), this Sunday in Sydney, Olga Carmona learned of the death of her father after having lifted the trophy, the Spanish Football Federation announced on Monday.
⚫️ PÉSAME | There @RFEF Lamenta profundamente communicar el fallecimiento del padre de Olga Carmona. La futbolista ha conocido la sad noticia una vez concluded the final of the Copa del Mundo.
Mandamos nuestro abrazo más sincero a Olga y a su familia en un momento de profundo… pic.twitter.com/BSe2XmUrVF
— RFEF (@rfef) August 20, 2023
“We send our deepest condolences to Olga and her family at this time of deep pain. We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football”can we read in particular in the short press release published by the RFEF.
“You gave me the strength to achieve something unique”
“Without knowing it, I already had my star before the match started, wrote the 23-year-old Real Madrid player on her Twitter account. I know you gave me the strength to achieve something unique. I know you looked at me tonight and you’re proud of me. »
Y sin saberlo tenía mi Estrella antes de que empezase el partido. Sé que me has dado la fuerza para conseguir algo único. Sé que me has estado viendo esta noche y que estás orgulloso de mí. Descansa en paz, papá 🌟❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/Uby0mteZQ3
— Olga Carmona (@7olgacarmona) August 20, 2023
According to the Spanish press, the family of the captain of La Roja hid the sad news from her so as not to disturb her final, of which she was the heroine.
