Spain Captain Olga Carmona Informed About Father's Death Just After Women's World Cup Final

Defender Olga Carmona's only goal helped Spain beat England 1-0 in Sunday's Women's FIFA World Cup final, win the coveted title for the first time in their history.

Spain defeated England 1-0 on Sunday to win the Women's FIFA World Cup final for the first time in their history. ( Image Source :@7olgacarmona / Official X )

A media release by the Spanish FA claims that Spain captain Olga Carmona, who led her national team to a historic triumph by netting the only goal against England in 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final on Sunday (August 20), was informed about her father's death just after the match ended. Carmona's father passed away on Friday, her family decided to inform her about the unfortunate incident only after the World Cup final. "I know that you have given me the strength to achieve something unique," Carmona wrote on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "I know you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace, dad."

Y sin saberlo tenía mi Estrella antes de que empezase el partido. Sé que me has dado la fuerza para conseguir algo único. Sé que me has estado viendo esta noche y que estás orgulloso de mí. Descansa en paz, papá 🌟❤️‍🩹 pic.twitter.com/Uby0mteZQ3

— Olga Carmona (@7olgacarmona) August 20, 2023

Spain, on Sunday, won their first-ever Women's FIFA World Cup final with a 1-0 win over mighty England in front of a jam-packed crowd of nearly 76,000 at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Spain skipper Olga Carmona was the sole goal-scorer in the gripping finale as the 23-year-old struck in the first half past England goalkeeper Mary Earps for a deserved 1-0 victory.

Since Women's FIFA World Cup tournament started in 1991, Spain are the fifth team to lift the coveted title.

Writing on X (Twitter), the Spanish FA said: "We deeply regret to announce the death of Olga Carmona's father.

"The footballer learnt the sad news after the World Cup final. We love you, Olga, you are part of Spanish football history.

"We send out 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."