New Delhi: The only goal scorer in the final, Olga Carmona, led Spain to lift their first-ever FIFA World Cup 2023 as La Roja defeated England by 1-0 in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2023 on Sunday. The 23-year-old left-back learned following the match, that her father has been passed away.
Olga Carmona’s father fighting long illness
According to Reuters, Real Madrid’s star father had been fighting a long battle with the illness and passed away on Friday.
Carmona expresses her grief on social media
Carmona took on her social media handle and wrote, “I know you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace.
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
---Advertisement---— Olga Carmona (@7olgacarmona) August 20, 2023
Father is her strength
Olga credited her dad for achievements in the world of Football. “And without knowing it, I had my stars before the final started. I know you have given me the strength to achieve anything unique,” she further added.
Olga Carmona uploaded the pic on her social media handle while kissing the winning medal and wrote the emotional caption.
Every time the team wins the tournament a gold star is been added to the shirt above the crest.
Spanish media outlet express regreat
“The RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona’s father,” the Spanish Football Association (RFEF) wrote on social media.
“The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final.
“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 club team Real Madrid also expressed their condolence to the star player, “condolence and affection for Olga and her family and all love ones.”
Spain media publisher Relevo stated her family and friends decided not to inform her so that she can concentrate on the final. Her brothers and mother arriving in Australia on Saturday to support her.
