Spain's Olga Carmona's World Cup Celebrations have been marred by tragedy after she found that her father died just minutes after the game. The 23-year-old Real Madrid star secured a 1-0 win over England today in Sydney in the final. Carmona found out that her father died following the full-time whistle. Spanish FA said her father died just before the final got underway. Carmona posted an emotional tribute to her father after she helped her country to their first Women’s World Cup triumph. “Without knowing it, I had my star before the game started,” Carmona wrote. “I know that you have given me the strength to achieve something unique. “I know that you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace dad.” The 23-year-old had celebrated her goal on Sunday with a tribute to a friend who recently lost her mother. “I think all of us, we felt that this team had something special,” the defender said after Spain won the title. Writing on Twitter, the Spanish FA said: "We deeply regret to announce the death of Olga Carmona's father. "The footballer learnt the sad news after the World Cup final. We love you, Olga, you are part of Spanish football history. "We send out most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain. "We love you, Olga, you are the history of Spanish football." A statement from Real Madrid read: “Real Madrid, our president and our board of directors are deeply saddened by the death of the father of our player Olga Carmona. “Real Madrid want to express our condolences and our love to Olga, her family and all her loved ones.” Carmona was named as player of the match in the final, after also scored a late winner in Spain's semi-final against Sweden. Read More Lionesses have ‘inspired millions’ despite falling short in first World Cup final Lionesses ‘won the hearts’ of fans despite World Cup defeat: ‘This is just the beginning’ Lionesses deserve honours after World Cup final run, says Labour leader Declan Rice is type of player everyone is looking for – Palace boss Roy Hodgson I’ll be there for him – Dele Alli always has friend in Spurs star Son Heung-min We won’t stop – Georgia Stanway vows England will ‘continue to break barriers’

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