Spain’s Olga Carmona not informed of father’s demise till after World Cup Ultimate
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ache’s World Cup remaining goalscorer Olga Carmona has paid tribute to her father after being informed of his demise following the match.
Carmona, 23, who was Spain’s captain, scored the one objective within the 1-0 win in opposition to England’s Lionesses in Sydney on Sunday.
The Real Madrid defender’s household and mates determined to not inform her earlier than the match that her father had died so she might keep centered, in keeping with Spanish media outlet Relevo.
He had been combating a protracted sickness and died on Friday, Reuters reported.
Carmona wrote on social media: “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.”
An announcement from her membership learn: “Real Madrid, our president and our board of directors are deeply saddened by the death of the father of our player Olga Carmona.
“Real Madrid want to express our condolences and our love to Olga, her family and all her loved ones.”
The Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) additionally supplied condolences in a press release saying the news, which learn: “The @RFEF deeply regrets to report the death of Olga Carmona’s father.
“The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final.
“We send our most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain.
“We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football.”