The world champions affected by a terrible tragedy

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By: Manu Tournoux

The world champions affected by a terrible tragedy

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.

“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. »

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.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.