Just hours after a player-of-the-match performance in the Women's World Cup final, Spain captain Olga Carmona found out her father had died.
abc.net.au/news/spain-world-cup-final-hero-olga-carmona-learns-of-fathers-death/102753812Just hours after a starring performance in the Women's World Cup final, Spain captain Olga Carmona found out her father had died.
Carmona scored the goal that earned Spain a 1-0 win over England in the 29th minute as they secured their first Women's World Cup title.It did not clarify when Carmona's father had died or the cause of death, or exactly when Carmona learned of the news. "The RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona's father. The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final," the Spanish FA said on social media.
"We send our most sincere embrace to Olga and her family in a moment of deep sorrow. We love you, Olga, you are Spanish soccer history."Carmona's club side Real Madrid released a statement offering condolences to her and her family. The Spanish team had little time to enjoy their final success, as by the time the on-field presentations, celebrations and media commitments had ended it had just two hours to get to the airport for a flight home.
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