Olga Carmona Learned Her Father Died After She Scored Winning World Cup Goal
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Soccer star Olga Carmona, 23, learned that her father had died after she scored the goal that clinched Spain's win against England in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday. The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced the news on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Olga Carmona told after Women's World Cup final that father has died