Spain’s Olga Carmona not told of father’s death until after World Cup Final

Spain’s World Cup final goalscorer Olga Carmona has paid tribute to her father after being told of his death following the match.

Carmona (23), who was Spain’s captain, scored the only goal in the 1-0 win against England’s Lionesses in Sydney on Sunday.

The Real Madrid defender’s family and friends decided not to tell her before the match that her father had died so she could stay focused, according to Spanish media outlet Relevo.

He had been fighting a long illness and died on Friday, Reuters reported.

Carmona wrote on social media: “And without knowing it, I had my star before the game started.

“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.”

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