Wednesday, October 23

Women’s World Cup: Spain’s match-winner Olga Carmona came upon father had died after recreation

The Spanish star who scored the match-winning objective in opposition to England in Sunday’s World Cup ultimate came upon her father had died after the sport.

Olga Carmona’s twenty ninth minute strike was all that separated the edges in Sydney, securing a 1-0 win.

The Spanish FA has introduced she came upon concerning the demise of her father following the full-time whistle.

“We send out most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain,” stated a publish on X, previously Twitter.

“We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football.”

The 23-year-old Real Madrid star wheeled away in delight when her exact left-footed shot discovered the nook of Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps’s web.

She lifted her shirt to disclose the message “Merchi” on her compression high, which was reportedly a tribute to a good friend whose mom just lately handed away.

The defender, who additionally scored a late winner within the semi-finals in opposition to Sweden, was named participant of the match.

Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Final - Spain v England - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 20, 2023 Spain's Olga Carmona scores their first goal past England's Mary Earps REUTERS/Carl Recine
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Carmona’s shot finds the underside nook within the twenty ninth minute

Spanish crew ‘had one thing particular’

Carmona took half usually within the post-match celebrations together with her teammates on the Stadium Australia pitch; dancing, getting her medal and kissing the trophy.

It was the primary time Spain had gained the competitors.

“We felt this team had something special,” she stated after the sport.

Before information of her father’s demise, the Spanish FA had stated title celebrations would happen in Madrid when the squad return house on Monday.

Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Final - Spain v England - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 20, 2023 England's Chloe Kelly in action with Spain's Olga Carmona REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
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Carmona grapples with England’s Chloe Kelly

FA boss dealing with questions over kissing participant

Meanwhile, the organisation’s president is dealing with questions after footage emerged of him embracing and kissing a participant through the post-match scenes.

Luis Rubiales appeared to kiss Jennifer Hermoso, Spain’s all-time file goalscorer, on the lips.

She has been quoted in an interview with Spanish media as saying she didn’t benefit from the second.

Hermoso began the ultimate, however missed the possibility to attain when her second-half penalty was saved by Earps.

Sky Sports News has contacted the Spanish FA for remark.

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