Olga Carmona, a FIFA Women’s World Cup hero for Spain, finds out about her father’s death after the championship game

Olga Carmona, a Women’s World Cup champion for Spain, paid homage to her father on Monday after learning of his passing after the country’s 1-0 victory against England. She thanked him for giving her the courage “to achieve something unique.”

On Sunday in Sydney, the 23-year-old defender scored the game’s lone goal to help La Roja win the World Cup for the first time ever.

She said on X, previously Twitter, “And without knowing it, I had my Star before the game started.”

“I am aware that you have given me the courage to do something special. I am aware that you have been following me this evening and are happy for me. Dad, may you rest in peace, she added.

The passing of Olga Carmona’s father has been announced with great grief by the RFEF. After the World Cup final, the football player received the tragic news, the Spanish FA posted on social media.

“In this time of profound sadness, we extend Olga and her family our warmest love. Olga, you are the history of Spanish soccer, and we adore you.

According to an RFEF spokeswoman, Carmona’s father passed away on Friday after a protracted illness.

In order for Carmona to concentrate on the most significant match of her life, her family and friends chose not to inform her, according to Spanish news site Relevo.

During the World Cup’s group stage, Carmona’s mother and brothers visited New Zealand, but they quickly returned to Spain. To cheer the Real Madrid fullback in the championship game, they came in Australia on Saturday.