Former Croatia national team midfielder and 2008 European Championship player, Nikola Pokrivač, has tragically passed away at the age of 39 in a car accident in Karlovac, Croatia. Pokrivač, who played for Dinamo Zagreb, Monaco, and Salzburg, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2015. Despite his battle with the disease, he continued to showcase his talent on the field, making 15 appearances for Croatia’s national team. Croatian Football Federation President, Marijan Kustić, praised Pokrivač as a “great football player” and commended his courage in overcoming his illness. The federation offered condolences to Pokrivač’s family.
Dinamo Zagreb, where Pokrivač played 69 matches and won four championship titles, described him as a talented midfielder in a statement following his death. Pokrivač’s passing has left the football community in shock and mourning the loss of a talented player who had shown incredible strength in the face of adversity. The impact of his presence on the field and his resilience off it will be remembered by all who knew him.
The tragic loss of Nikola Pokrivač has left fans, teammates, and the football world in mourning. His legacy as a skilled and courageous player will endure, and his memory will be honored by those who knew and admired him. may he rest in peace.
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