Father of Goal-Winning Women’s World Cup Player Dies

Father of Goal-Winning Women’s World Cup Player Dies
Spain's Olga Carmona celebrates with fans after the final of Women's World Cup soccer between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Aug. 20, 2023. Steve Markham/AP Photo
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MADRID—Olga Carmona, whose goal won the Women’s World Cup for Spain on Sunday, learned after the final of her father’s death, the Spanish soccer federation said.

He had been ill and died while Ms. Carmona’s mother and other relatives traveled to Australia to watch her play in the final, the federation said early Monday, without giving more detail on the cause of death.