After the final whistle, she was among the Spanish players celebrating and dancing on the field and appeared to participate normally during the trophy presentation.
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00:00 When Spain's captain scored what proved to be the winning goal in Sunday's FIFA Women's World Cup final against England,
00:07 she dedicated it to her friend's recently deceased mother.
00:10 But unbeknown to her was that her own father passed away hours before the final.
00:14 As Spain celebrated the goal, the player's family wiped away their tears and kept silent,
00:19 deciding not to tell Carmona until after the game so she could stay focused.
00:23 After the final whistle, she was among the Spanish players celebrating and dancing on the field,
00:28 and then appeared to participate normally during the trophy presentation.
00:31 The Spanish Football Federation informed the Real Madrid player of what happened Sunday evening.
00:36 In the early hours of the morning, she wrote on social networks,
00:41 "I know you have given me the strength to achieve something unique.
00:44 I know that you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace, Dad."
00:49 On Monday, she posted again to say that she would be attending the official team celebrations in Madrid,
00:54 but added Sunday was the best and worst day of her life.
00:58 (whooshing)
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