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Most Distinctive Croatian Goalkeeper Met His Former Athlete Wife as a Teenager; They Recently Became Parents
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Most Distinctive Croatian Goalkeeper Met His Former Athlete Wife as a Teenager; They Recently Became Parents

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Croatian national team goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski and his wife, former athlete Bernarda, recently welcomed their first child.
  • The couple, who met as teenagers, married in June 2021 and kept their personal lives largely private.
  • Bernarda Kotarski, a former basketball player, supported Dominik's football career after leaving her own athletic pursuits.

Dominik Kotarski, the goalkeeper for the Croatian national football team, and his wife Bernarda, a former athlete, have recently become parents. The couple, who met during their high school years, shared the news of their child's arrival in April, adding a personal milestone to Kotarski's professional journey.

Kotarski, known for his distinctive neck tattoo, revealed the pregnancy in October via Instagram, sharing a touching photo of the couple holding baby shoes. The announcement, accompanied by the year '2026' and a heart emoji, signaled the anticipated arrival of their first child. The goalkeeper, currently playing for Copenhagen, is a popular figure within the national team, even if he isn't always a first-choice starter.

The couple tied the knot in June 2021 in a ceremony attended by around a hundred guests. Their wedding was noted for its lavish decoration, featuring over 5,000 peonies. Bernarda, who previously excelled in basketball, made the significant decision to end her sports career to focus on her economics studies and fully support Dominik's ambitions in professional football.

Kotarski has often spoken about his wife's importance in his life, describing her as his best friend and sister. He values her honesty and considers her his most significant critic after matches. While Dominik shares aspects of their life on social media, Bernarda maintains a more private profile, keeping her own Instagram account locked.

She is not just my wife but also my best friend and sister, all in one.

โ€” Dominik KotarskiDescribing his relationship with his wife, Bernarda.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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