Spain’s World Cup hero Carmona learns of father’s death after final
The Spanish FA says Spain captain and World Cup final hero Olga Carmona finds out after the match that her father had died.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/spain-hero-olga-carmona-learns-father-death-after-fifa-women-world-cup-final/
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00:00 The Spanish FA says Spain captain and World Cup final hero Olga Carmona finds out after
00:08 the match that her father had died.
00:10 Carmona scored a 29th-minute goal to clinch a 1-0 win over England and secure Spain's
00:16 first Women's World Cup title.
00:18 The Spanish FA says, "We send our most sincere embrace to Olga and her family in a moment
00:23 of deep sorrow.
00:24 We love you, Olga.
00:26 You are Spanish soccer history."
00:28 An RFEF spokesperson tells Reuters Carmona's father had been fighting a long illness and
00:33 died on Friday.
00:35 Carmona writes on X, "I know you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud
00:39 of me.
00:40 Rest in peace, Dad."
00:42 Spanish media outlet Relevo reports Carmona's family and friends decided not to tell her
00:47 so that she could focus on the most important match of her life.
00:50 [Music]