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 crew midfielder who performed on the 2008 European Championship, has died in a automobile accident, his nation’s soccer federation stated. He was 39. The federation introduced that Pokrivac died Friday evening in a automobile accident within the metropolis of Karlovac.
Croatian midfielder Nikola Pokrivac heads the ball throughout the closing Euro 2008 Championships Group B soccer match.(AFP)
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 crew.
Marijan Kustic, president of the Croatian Soccer Federation, known as Pokrivac a “great football player” who “showed great courage in life by overcoming a terrible disease.” He provided condolences to Pokrivac’s household.
Dinamo stated in an announcement that Pokrivac was a gifted midfielder who performed 69 occasions for the crew and took part in 4 championship titles.
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