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Former Croatia & Monaco midfielder Nikola Pokrivac killed in horror car crash aged 39

<p>The Croatian Football Federation announced the passing of the international midfielder, who played for Dinamo Zagreb, Monaco and Red Bull Salzburg. Reports in Croatia state he was in a car with three NK Vojnic team-mates when he was involved in a four-vehicle collision.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Pokrivac was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2015 before returning to amateur football with NK Vojnic last summer. He played 15 times for his national team between 2008-10. </p>

POKRIVAC'S CAREER CURTAILED

<p>The Croatian Federation president Marijan Kustic said: "Nikola was a great football player, who lived football until his last moment in this world, and who showed great courage in life by overcoming a terrible disease. This is a great loss for our football community, and especially painful for the family."</p>

WHAT THE CROATIAN FEDERATION SAID

<p>Pokrivac played at Euro 2008 for Croatia before featuring twice against England in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. Kustic added: "It is impossible to find words of comfort in such a shocking and unimaginably sad moment when we have lost a young life. I can only express my deepest condolences to Nikola's family and loved ones for this irreparable loss."</p>

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Former Croatia international Nikola Pokrivac has been killed in a car cash, aged 39.