August 20th 2023.
Olga Carmona was left devastated after scoring the decisive goal in Sunday’s World Cup final against England. She had lifted her shirt to reveal the word ‘Merchi’, a tribute to the mother of a friend who had passed away days earlier. Unfortunately, what she didn’t know at the time was that her own father had died before the match kicked off.
The Spanish Football Federation confirmed the heartbreaking news, releasing a statement that read: “The RFEF deeply regrets to report the death of Olga Carmona’s father. The player learned the sad news after the World Cup final. We send our most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain. We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football.”
Despite the tragedy, Carmona joined in with Spain’s celebrations, even playing a kickabout with a young relative on the pitch. She explained her heartfelt celebration, saying: “First of all, I want to say that this victory, this achievement, goes to the mother one of my best friends who has recently passed away. I celebrated the goal with her shirt and from here, I dedicate this to the whole family with all my love.”
The Spanish squad is leaving Australia immediately for Madrid, where they will have a trophy celebration and parade in the capital. They have become only the second team after Germany to win both the men’s and women’s World Cups.
It's a bittersweet moment for Olga Carmona, as she celebrates an incredible victory while dealing with the heartbreaking news of her father's passing.
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