Ex-Croatia worldwide, 39, dies in horror automobile crash involving 4 autos – as two of his team-mates are left in a important situation

Former Croatia worldwide ​Nikola Pokrivac has tragically handed away on the age of 39 following a extreme automobile accident in Karlovac, Croatia. 

In keeping with native police, the incident occurred on Friday night as Pokrivac was getting back from coaching together with his present workforce, NK Vojnic, a fourth-division membership. 

The crash concerned 4 autos and in addition claimed the lifetime of one other particular person not touring with Pokrivac. Two of his teammates sustained important accidents and stay hospitalised.

The Croatian Federation mentioned in an announcement: ‘It’s unimaginable to seek out phrases of consolation in such a stunning and unimaginably unhappy second when we’ve misplaced a younger life.’

Their President Marijan Kustic added: ‘It’s unimaginable to seek out phrases of consolation in such a stunning and unimaginably unhappy second when we’ve misplaced a younger life. 

‘I can solely specific my deepest condolences to Nikola’s household and family members for this irreplaceable loss, and the HNS and the Croatian soccer household will stand by them in these most tough moments.

The incident occurred on Friday night as Pokrivac was getting back from coaching

Pokrivac earned 15 caps for the Croatian nationwide workforce between 2008 and 2010 

‘Nikola was an distinctive footballer who lived for soccer till his final second on this world, and who confirmed nice braveness in life by overcoming a merciless sickness. 

‘It is a nice loss for our soccer neighborhood, and particularly painful for his household. Our prayers are with Nikola and his household.’

Pokrivac, earned 15 caps for the Croatian nationwide workforce between 2008 and 2010, collaborating within the UEFA Euro 2008 match. 

He was additionally a part of the squad that confronted England at Wembley, the place they suffered a 5-1 defeat throughout the 2010 World Cup qualifying marketing campaign. 

All through his profession as a midfielder, Pokrivac performed for golf equipment equivalent to Dinamo Zagreb, AS Monaco, and Crimson Bull Salzburg, successful titles in each Croatia and Austria. 

In 2015, he was identified with Hodgkin lymphoma, resulting in his retirement from skilled soccer two years later. 

Nonetheless, Pokrivac returned to newbie soccer in 2021, becoming a member of sixth-tier NK Pusca after which fifth-tier Gnk Tigar. He joined fourth-tier aspect Vojnic 95 final yr.