Spain World Cup hero Olga Carmona learned of father’s death after final

Spanish World Cup final goalscorer Olga Carmona was given some heartbreaking news just moments after winning the World Cup.

Spain’s Women’s World Cup final goalscoring hero Olga Carmona learned her father had died after the nation’s 1-0 win over England, the Spanish federation (RFEF) said Sunday.

The 23-year-old defender drilled home the only goal of the game in Sydney to help La Roja win the tournament for the first time in their history.

She took to social media on Monday morning to pay tribute to her father.

”Without knowing it, I had my star before the game started,” she wrote.

“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.”

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

The tragic news was shared by the Spanish Football Federation early on Monday morning.

“The RFEF deeply regrets having to report the death of Olga Carmona’s father,” said the Spanish federation in a statement.

“The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final.

“We send our most sincere embraces to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain. We love you, Olga, you are in the history of Spanish football.”

Real Madrid player Carmona dedicated her goal to the late mother of one of her best friends, displaying an undershirt with “Merchi” written on it.

“I want to say this victory is for one of my best friend’s mother, who died recently, I celebrated the goal with that shirt,” Carmona told Spanish state broadcasters La 1, soon after the game’s conclusion.