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THE FATHER of Spain’s World Cup final match-winner Olga Carmona has died, the defender’s club Real Madrid have announced.
The news came just hours after Carmona scored the only goal of Sunday’s showpiece match against England in Sydney.
Carmona, who was captain for the tournament, struck in the 29th minute as Spain beat the Lionesses 1-0 at Stadium Australia to claim their first world title.
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.”
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) also offered their condolences in a statement announcing the news, which read: “The @RFEF deeply regrets to report the death of Olga Carmona’s father. The soccer player learned the sad news after the World Cup final.
“We send our 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.”
Written by Press Association and posted on the42.ie
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Be some fun trying to recharge all those electric cars
@Ian James Burgess: Power is still out in a number of areas inaccessible due to the snow. Even if EV owners could charge the car in these areas, they ain’t going far are they ?
@Tommy Roche: Depending on setup, some EV cars can be used to power homes in the event of a power failure.
@Ian James Burgess: Do you reckon you’d wait for the battery to die before walking home?
Bleedin gubermint with there snow storms
@Stephen Donaghy: I’m sure the Greek Mary Lou will be blaming them
‘Zeus is angry and votive offerings must be made to placate him! Let’s burn all the electric cars…’
Take it up with God.
@Pat Casey: That would be Elon Musk?
How are the Government responsible for a snow storm?!
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