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"The RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death
of Olga Carmona's father. The footballer learned the sad news
after the World Cup final," the Spanish FA said on social media.
"We send our most sincere embrace to Olga and her family in a
moment of deep sorrow. We love you, Olga, you are Spanish soccer
history."
An RFEF spokesperson told Reuters that Carmona's father had been
fighting a long illness and died on Friday.
"I know that you have given me the strength to achieve something
unique," Carmona wrote on the social media platform X, formerly
known as Twitter. "I know you have been watching me tonight and
that you are proud of me. Rest in peace, dad."
According to Spanish media outlet Relevo, Carmona's family and
friends decided not to tell her so that she could focus on the
most important match of her life.
Carmona's mother and brothers travelled to New Zealand during
the World Cup's group stage, but then rushed back to Spain. They
arrived in Australia on Saturday to support the Real Madrid
fullback in the final.
(Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Toby Davis and
Clarence Fernandez)
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