Carmona was indeed the highlight of the final world cup with England, with her first half goal which earned Spain a world cup.
A statement from the Spanish Football Federation 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 & her family in a moment of deep pain. We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football.”
Real Madrid added: “Real Madrid CF, its President and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of the father of our player Olga Carmona.
“Real Madrid wants to express its condolences and her affection for Olga, her relatives and all her loved ones. Rest in peace.”
The Spanish captain lifted up her top to reveal a message after scoring the goal that gave the Spanish team the victory. The inscription read “Merchi.”
Speaking after the game, Carmona said: “First of all, I want to say that this victory, this achievement, goes to the mother of 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.”
She lifted the World Cup trophy at the first time of asking, with the Spanish also in their first ever Women’s World Cup final.
