'We have the stars in the sky': Olga Carmona gives emotional speech after father's death

Spain's Olga Carmona addressed the crowd with an emotional speech during the Women's World Cup celebrations following the death of her father during the tournament.
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Carmona, who scored the only goal of the final, was told the news after the match had ended. Carmona spoke of her mixed emotions following the victory, saying 'for a moment, it was the best day of my life. And then it became the worst day of my life'. She then referenced her father's support, adding 'now you all have the star on the shirt that you all longed for. Not just the one we are wearing on our chests but all the stars in the sky who have been there for us'.

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