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Croatian Footballer Nikola Pokrivac Dies at 39 in Car Accident

The former international, known for his resilience and achievements, was returning from training when the crash occurred near Karlovac.

Nikola Pokrivac spielte während seiner Karriere auch in der Champions League gegen Real Madrid
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Overview

  • Nikola Pokrivac, a former Croatian international footballer, died in a car accident on Friday evening at the age of 39.
  • The accident happened near Karlovac, approximately 45 minutes southwest of Zagreb, as he was returning from training with teammates.
  • Pokrivac earned 15 caps for Croatia and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2008.
  • During his club career, he played for Dinamo Zagreb, AS Monaco, and Red Bull Salzburg, winning the Austrian league title in 2010 under coach Huub Stevens.
  • After retiring professionally in 2015 due to a serious illness, he continued playing in lower-tier leagues, demonstrating his enduring passion for football.