Former Croatia midfielder Nikola Pokrivac dies in automobile accident at age 39
Apr 19, 2025 07:47 PM IST
Nikola Pokrivac performed for Dinamo Zagreb, Monaco and Salzburg earlier than being recognized with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2015.
Nikola Pokrivac, a former Croatia nationwide workforce midfielder who performed on the 2008 European Championship, has died in a automobile accident, his nation’s soccer federation mentioned. He was 39. The federation introduced that Pokrivac died Friday night time in a automobile accident within the metropolis of Karlovac.
Pokrivac performed for Dinamo Zagreb, Monaco and Salzburg earlier than being recognized with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2015. Pokrivac made 15 appearances for Croatia’s nationwide workforce.
Marijan Kustic, president of the Croatian Soccer Federation, known as Pokrivac a “nice soccer participant” who “confirmed nice braveness in life by overcoming a horrible illness.” He supplied condolences to Pokrivac’s household.
Dinamo mentioned in an announcement that Pokrivac was a gifted midfielder who performed 69 instances for the workforce and took part in 4 championship titles.
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