Cruel news for Spanish World Cup hero Carmona as father dies day before final
1 year, 4 months ago

Cruel news for Spanish World Cup hero Carmona as father dies day before final

China Daily  

Spain's Olga Carmona celebrates the goal at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 20, 2023. MADRID -- The father of Spanish women's World Cup star Olga Carmona passed away just hours before she netted the decisive goal in Sunday's final against England, the Spanish Football Federation reported. The RFEF released a statement at around 22:00 hours Spanish time, saying: "the RFEF deeply laments to inform of the death of the father of Olga Carmona. Real Madrid, Olga's club, also posted a message "deeply lamenting the death of the father of our player, Olga Carmona."

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Spain’s women’s players want to focus on football again as Hermoso rejoins national team
1 year, 2 months ago

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on football again as Hermoso rejoins national team

The Hindu  

With Jenni Hermoso back in the squad following the kiss controversy at the World Cup, Spain’s women’s players hope to start talking more about football than the off-the-field problems that marred their title celebrations. Olga Carmona, one of the team’s captains, said Tuesday the players are happy again on the national team and want to focus on securing a spot …

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team
1 year, 2 months ago

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team

Associated Press  

MADRID — With Jenni Hermoso back in the squad following the kiss controversy at the World Cup, Spain’s women’s players hope to start talking more about soccer than the off-the-field problems that marred their title celebrations. Olga Carmona, one of the team’s captains, said Tuesday the players are happy again on the national team and want to focus on securing …

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup win at home with Carmona mourning her father’s death
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup win at home with Carmona mourning her father’s death

The Hindu  

Spain began its Women’s World Cup title celebrations at home with Olga Carmona joining her teammates despite her father’s death before the final. Spain’s World Cup winner Olga Carmona learns after final of father’s death Carmona and her teammates would then parade on an open bus past some of Madrid’s most iconic sites before reaching the celebration spot set up …

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup at home with Carmona remembering her late father
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup at home with Carmona remembering her late father

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain celebrated its Women’s World Cup title at home with Olga Carmona being thrown up into the air by her teammates in front of thousands of fans who welcomed the newly crowned champions on Monday. The 23-year-old Real Madrid player was named the final’s most valuable player and became the first player since American Carli Lloyd in 2015 …

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023: A tale of Spanish resurgence and overwhelming emotion
1 year, 4 months ago

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023: A tale of Spanish resurgence and overwhelming emotion

The Hindu  

Be it Colombia’s teenaged, cancer-survivor and ray of hope Linda Caicedo, Spain’s 19-year-old impact player Salma Paralluelo, co-host New Zealand’s first taste of victory or Morocco’s dream run, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a tale of overwhelming emotions. Spain’s success marked its re-emergence on the world map; a school of play which gave the world the tiki-taka en …

Spain’s World Cup hero Carmona learns of father’s death after final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain’s World Cup hero Carmona learns of father’s death after final

The Hindu  

Spain captain and World Cup final hero Olga Carmona found out after the match that her father had died, the Spanish FA said on August 20. Carmona scored a 29th-minute goal to clinch a 1-0 win over England and secure Spain their first Women's World Cup title. The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final," the Spanish …

Olga Carmona: Spain’s World Cup-winning goalscorer is informed of father’s death minutes after final ends
1 year, 4 months ago

Olga Carmona: Spain’s World Cup-winning goalscorer is informed of father’s death minutes after final ends

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Spain's World Cup-winning captain Olga Carmona was informed …

Spain’s World Cup winner Olga Carmona learns after final of father’s death
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain’s World Cup winner Olga Carmona learns after final of father’s death

The Hindu  

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. Mandamos nuestro abrazo más sincero a Olga y a su familia en un momento de profundo… pic.twitter.com/BSe2XmUrVF — RFEF August 20, 2023 “I think all of us, we felt that this team had something …

Spain captain Olga Carmona learns of father's death after FIFA World Cup final vs England
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain captain Olga Carmona learns of father's death after FIFA World Cup final vs England

India TV News  

Spanish captain Olga Carmona learnt of a tragedy after the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup between Spain and England. Carmona helped her team script history on Sunday when she led the side beat England in the final of the tournament by 1-0 in Stadium Australia. "The RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona's father," the …

Spain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup

NPR  

Spain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images William West/AFP via Getty Images Olga Carmona scored the only goal in Spain's win over England in the Women's World Cup final. She found the net with a perfectly placed shot in the 29th minute …

Olga Carmona scored in Spain’s 1-0 Women’s World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died
1 year, 4 months ago

Olga Carmona scored in Spain’s 1-0 Women’s World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died

Associated Press  

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. I know that you would want to see me enjoying this historic moment, so that’s why I’ll be with my teammates, so that from where you are you know that this star …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Carmona hails ‘unstoppable’ Spain after WWC triumph
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Carmona hails ‘unstoppable’ Spain after WWC triumph

The Hindu  

Spain’s goalscoring hero Olga Carmona hailed her “unstoppable” side as it beat England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time on Sunday in Sydney. “It was a really tough game, we knew it would be tricky, England has a great team, but I think it was our game,” Carmona told Spanish national broadcasters La 1. RELATED: …

What was written on Olga Carmona’s shirt in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 final?
1 year, 4 months ago

What was written on Olga Carmona’s shirt in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 final?

The Hindu  

Olga Carmona, the captain of the Spanish national women’s team scored the first goal for a Spaniard in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, when she struck against England in 29th minute at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. After the celebration, Carmona lifted her shirt to what read “Merchi” in Spanish, leaving football afficionados puzzled what that was about. “I want …

Spain's Olga Carmona scripts history with World Cup-winning goal vs England, joins Iniesta in exclusive club
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain's Olga Carmona scripts history with World Cup-winning goal vs England, joins Iniesta in exclusive club

Hindustan Times  

Scripting history at the grandest stage of them all in women's football, Olga Carmona scored the all-important opener for side in the FIFA Women's World Cup final between Spain and England at the Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Olga Carmona has joined Andres Iniesta in exclusive club Women's football crowned a first-time winner in the summit clash of the …

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title

India TV News  

England suffered heartbreak as Spain's women's team won the FIFA World Cup 2023 trophy in Sydney on Sunday, August 20. Star defender Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the first half to guide Spain to their maiden FIFA World Cup trophy. Spain men's team won their maiden World Cup trophy in 2010 and now the women's …

Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja

The Hindu  

Spain beat England by 1-0 to secure its first FIFA Women’s World Cup title after an evenly-contested final at Stadium Australia on Sunday. After 13 minutes of second-half injury time, the Lionesses, under head coach Sarina Wiegmann, failed to find the equaliser as Spain clinched the coveted title for the first time. ✍️ — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, …

Who is Olga Carmona, Spain’s first goal scorer in FIFA Women’s World Cup Final
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Olga Carmona, Spain’s first goal scorer in FIFA Women’s World Cup Final

The Hindu  

Spain skipper Olga Carmona opened the scoring in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final against England, Stadium Australia, Sydney on Sunday. Spain’s Olga Carmona scores the first goal of the Women’s World Cup final 2023. With her goal today against England, Carmona became the second-youngest player to score in both the semifinal and final of a single edition of a …

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball
1 year, 4 months ago

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup Final Preview It’s a game of opposites in many senses when England and Spain take each other in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Come Sunday when the FIFA Women’s World Cup final gets underway, none of this will matter. England and Spain are maiden World Cup finalists, but the Lionesses come into the fixture with the …

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win

China Daily  

Team Spain celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 20, 2023. SYDNEY -- A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute …

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?

The Hindu  

The Spanish women’s national team has scripted history, making it to its first-ever final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, after beating Sweden 2-1 in the semifinal. Jorge Vilda in a Spain training session during the the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. La Roja are the leading goalscorers at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s road to WWC Final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s road to WWC Final

The Hindu  

Before the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicked off, not many would have counted Spain among the favourites to reach the final. Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist, Spain? Mariona Caldentey of Spain converts the penalty to score the team’s first goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand …

Olga Carmona fires Spain into first Women’s World Cup final amid late drama
1 year, 4 months ago

Olga Carmona fires Spain into first Women’s World Cup final amid late drama

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Olga Carmona’s stunning late winner fired Spain into …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Former athlete Paralluelo gives Spain X factor
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Former athlete Paralluelo gives Spain X factor

The Hindu  

Teenager Salma Paralluelo gave another reminder of her precious talent by coming off the bench Tuesday for the second game running to play a pivotal role for Spain at the Women’s World Cup. Olga Carmona scored a cracker in the 89th minute in Auckland to give Spain a 2-1 victory over Sweden and send into its first World Cup final. …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Olga Carmona's late goal powers Spain to final with 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Olga Carmona's late goal powers Spain to final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Firstpost  

Spain will now play the winner of tournament co-host Australia and England on Sunday in the final Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain March Into Maiden Final After Olga Carmona Winner Downs Sweden 2-1
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain March Into Maiden Final After Olga Carmona Winner Downs Sweden 2-1

News 18  

Olga Carmona’s stunning late strike gave Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday to propel them into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history. The semi-final in Auckland seemed to be drifting towards extra time before suddenly bursting to life when substitute Salma Paralluelo put Spain ahead with nine minutes left. Instead, he recalled …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga’s goal powers Spain into first-ever final with a 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga’s goal powers Spain into first-ever final with a 2-1 win over Sweden

The Hindu  

Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women’s World Cup final. Wearing the captain’s armband, Carmona’s 90th-minute strike from the edge of the area pinged off the crossbar and into the net two minutes after Rebecka Blomqvist had levelled the match for Sweden in …

Carmona fires Spain into Women’s World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

Carmona fires Spain into Women’s World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Al Jazeera  

Late strike by Olga Carmona puts Spain into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time. Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden and send the Iberians into their first Women’s World Cup final. Sweden thus bowed out after yet another defeat at the penultimate hurdle, having made the semifinals in France …

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