Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondent
The Royal Spanish Soccer Federation [RFEF] have introduced the passing of Olga Carmona‘s father simply hours upcoming she scored the profitable function within the Global Cup ultimate.
Real Madrid left-back Carmona, 23, scored the one function of the sport as Spain beat England 1-0 in Sydney on Sunday to win their first-ever primary trophy within the ladies’s recreation.
“We deeply regret that we must announce the death of Olga Carmona’s father,” the RFEF wrote in a short statement revealed on social media.
“[Carmona] learned of the sad news after the World Cup final. We send our deepest condolences to Olga and her family at this time of deep sorrow.
“We adore you, Olga, you’re Spanish soccer historical past.
Carmona’s membership, Actual Madrid, issued a condolence message for his or her defender.
“Real Madrid, the president and the board of directors are deeply saddened by the passing of the father of our player Olga Carmona. Real Madrid would like to extend our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Olga, her family and all her loved ones. May he rest in peace,” says the club statement.
Carmona had celebrated her profitable function through revealing the oath ‘Merchi’ on her undershirt in reminiscence of a pal’s mom who had just lately died.
“This victory is for the mum of one of my best friends who passed away recently,” she defined upcoming the sport when requested in regards to the message.
It was once the second one life in a age that Carmona had come to Spain’s rescue. She additionally scored a admirable 89th modest winner within the semifinal victory over Sweden on Tuesday.
“I think all of us, we felt that this team had something special,” the Actual Madrid defender stated upcoming Spain gained the identify.
Los angeles Roja are scheduled to fly again to Madrid from Sydney early Monday morning native life, with celebrations deliberate within the Spanish capital upcoming within the date.
