Tragic end: ex-international Pokrivac dies in the event of an accident in Karlovac
Tragic end: ex-international Pokrivac dies in the event of an accident in Karlovac
Karlovac, Kroatien - Croatian football mourns the loss of Nikola Pokrivac. The 39-year-old former international died in a serious traffic accident in Karlovac on Friday evening. According to the first reports, Pokrivac was on the way back from football training when the accident happened. In addition to him, there were three teammates in the vehicle, all of which were seriously injured.
The exact circumstances of the accident are currently still the subject of investigations. According to reports, the accident was caused by a Slovenian citizen who, with an Audi with an Austrian license plate, overtook in contrast over a cozy line. Both drivers, the person who caused the accident and Nikola Pokrivac, died in the tragic incident. The collision also called for another fatality.
career and success
Croatia represented a total of 15 times in the national team and was part of the squad for the European Championship 2008. His club career comprised significant stations, including Dinamo Zagreb, AS Monaco and Red Bull Salzburg. At Red Bull Salzburg he was a top performer in midfield from 2009 to 2011 and won the championship title under coach Huub Stevens in 2010. He played a total of 46 competitive games for the club.Although he ended his profile career in 2015 due to health problems, Pokrivac continued his career at undermates and remained loyal to football until the end. Croatia's association president Marijan Kustic expressed his condolences and described the loss as irreplaceable.
The context of Croatian football
The death of Pokrivac also throws a light on the meaning and the challenges of football in Croatia. The Croatian national team is considered the strongest among the successor states of Yugoslavia and has achieved international successes. Football has a long tradition in Croatia, starting in 1873 when it was introduced by English workers in Rijeka. The Croatian Football Association has existed since 1912 and the first Croatian League was founded in 1991 after Croatia's independence.
The league has developed in recent years, but many clubs are fighting with low number of spectators and finishing difficulties. Dinamo Zagreb is the most dominant team in the league and has achieved numerous international successes.
The tragic loss of Nikola Pokrivac is not only a blow to Croatian football, but also a memorial for the dangers on the streets. His achievements and commitment to sport will be remembered.
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