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.
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