Olga Carmona was named MVP in the World Cup final on Sunday. Her goal was responsible for Spain's 1-0 win over England.
Olga Carmona, whose goal was responsible for Spain's 1-0 win over England in the World Cup, learned after the game that her father had died.
The Spanish soccer federation said her father had been battling an illness and died while her mother and brother traveled to Australia to watch her play, according to the Associated Press. Her family waited to tell her the news until after the final. "And without knowing it, I had my Star before the game started," Carmona wrote after Sunday's game in a post on X."I know that you have given me the strength to achieve something unique. I know that you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace dad." "Yesterday was the best and the worst day of my life," she wrote on X Monday.
When the final whistle blew after Sunday's game, Carmona was among Spanish players celebrating on the field and participated during the trophy presentation. "We send our most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain," said the Royal Spanish Football Federation in a statement on X."We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football." SEE MORE: Spain wins its first Women's World Cup title with 1-0 win over England
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