Olga Carmona learns passing of father after scoring winning goal in World Cup final for Spain

ByBen Southby

Published 20/08/2023 at 21:53 GMT

Spain and Real Madrid have confirmed that defender and captain Olga Carmona was informed after the World Cup final that her father had died. Carmona scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over England in Sydney on Sunday, to help Spain win their first-Women’s World Cup trophy. “We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football,” the Spanish Football Federation wrote.

Spain’s World Cup final hero and captain Olga Carmona was informed moments after the game that her father had passed away.

Carmona scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over England as Spain won the trophy for the first time in their history.

Spain and Real Madrid, where Carmona plays her domestic football, confirmed the news on Sunday evening.

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An official club statement wrote: “Real Madrid C. F., the president and the board of directors are deeply saddened by the passing of the father of our player Olga Carmona.

“Real Madrid would like to extend our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Olga, her family and all her loved ones.

“May he rest in peace.”

The Spanish Football Federation also shared the news on social media and expressed sadness, writing: “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.”

Carmona played an integral role in Spain’s history-making tournament, playing in all six matches and scoring two crucial goals.

She scored a 90th-minute winner in the semi-finals against Sweden to send Spain into their first World Cup final, and her second won Spain the trophy on Sunday.

The left-back dedicated her World Cup final-winning goal to the mother of her best friend, who had recently passed away.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Olga Carmona of Spain celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Australia Stadium on August 20, 2023 in Sydney,

Image credit: Eurosport

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