“Rest in Peace, Dad”: Olga Carmona Honors Father Who Passed Away Just Before Scoring Winning Goal in World Cup Final
Olga Carmona, the triumphant World Cup champion from Spain, shared a poignant message in honor of her late father on Sunday evening, following her team’s victory over England.
Despite her father’s passing on Friday, the news had been shielded from the 23-year-old defender until after the crucial match.
Unveiling her emotions on Twitter, she wrote, “Little did I know, I had my guiding star with me before the game even commenced.”
She continued, “I am aware that your unwavering support bestowed upon me the strength to accomplish something unparalleled. I believe you watched over me tonight and that your pride knows no bounds. May you rest in peace, dad.”
Carmona’s exceptional performance during Sunday’s match earned her the title of Player of the Match, having secured the sole goal in the climactic final.
