The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced that Olga Carmona learned of her father's death following today's Women's World Cup final. 

A statement on social media said: "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."

A statement from Real Madrid added: "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.”

Skipper Carmona, 23, scored the winning goal in a 1-0 triumph over England in Sydney. 

She celebrated her strike by revealing a message of support for a friend who had recently lost their mother. 

Speaking after the game, she said: "First of all, I want to say that this victory, this achievement, goes to the mother of one of my best friends who recently passed away. 

"I celebrated the goal with her shirt and I dedicate this to the whole family with all my love."