Spain's sporting stars react to their women’s historic World Cup victory

Spain's sporting stars react to their women’s historic World Cup victory

Beatrice Laryea Sports News

Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup played at the Sydney Olympic Stadium in Australia on Sunday, August 20, capping off a tournament that has broken attendance and TV records and raised hopes of a surge in interest for the women's game. It was Olga Carmona's 29th minute goal that sealed the deal for the Spanish team.

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After Spain won the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in history, some of the country's most famous sporting icons have been reveling in the victory.

Gerard Pique, a men's World Cup winner with Spain in 2010, wrote: "Congratulations! You have made history! World Champions. What pride!"

He then added 2010 and 2023 with stars next to them, signifying Spain's men's and women's World Cup-winning years.

Former La Roja goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Pique's teammate for that World Cup win, added: "Congratulations CHAMPIONS!! An immense joy for all Spaniards!! You have made history!! Thank you for the excitement and the title!"

Pau Gasol, a two-time NBA champion and six-time All-Star, said: "WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!! The first World Cup for our women's team!!!! HISTORIC!!!! Congratulations!!!"

Former cyclist Alberto Contador, who won the Tour de France twice, also joined in the celebrations.

"Spain world champion. Congratulations, team!" he wrote.

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