Olga Carmona, the captain of the Spanish national team and hero of the Women’s World Cup final, received devastating news after the match. The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) announced on Sunday that Carmona’s father had passed away.
Carmona’s goal in the 29th minute secured a 1-0 victory over England and Spain’s first-ever Women’s World Cup title.
“The RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona’s father. The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final,” stated the RFEF on social media.
The RFEF sent their heartfelt condolences to Carmona and her family during this difficult time. They emphasized Carmona’s significance in Spanish soccer history and expressed their love and support.
According to Reuters, an RFEF spokesperson revealed that Carmona’s father had been battling a long illness and passed away on Friday.
After learning of her father’s passing, Carmona took to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to express her gratitude and love for her father. She acknowledged her father’s role in giving her the strength to achieve such a significant victory and stated that she knows he was watching and would be proud of her. She concluded her message with a heartfelt farewell, “Rest in peace, dad.”
Spanish media outlet Relevo reported that Carmona’s family and friends made the difficult decision not to inform her of her father’s passing, allowing her to focus on the important match. They wanted her to give her all on the field, knowing that her father would be proud, regardless of the outcome.
Carmona’s mother and brothers had initially traveled to New Zealand during the World Cup’s group stage but returned to Spain and then headed to Australia for the final. Their presence undoubtedly provided support and comfort to Carmona during this challenging time.
Spain’s victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final will forever be remembered for Carmona’s goal and the bittersweet moment that followed. Carmona’s remarkable strength and resilience serve as an inspiration to all, both on and off the field.