Nova TV Reporter Mourns Grandfather's Death Amidst World Cup Coverage

Ivan Forjan, a sports reporter for Nova TV, has shared the heartbreaking news of his grandfather's death. Forjan took to Instagram to post a series of photos and express his profound grief and gratitude for his grandfather's impact on his life.

"How many times did we sing this together when I was a kid visiting Kustošija," Forjan wrote, reminiscing about their shared moments. He credited his grandfather with instilling in him a deep love for sports, recalling childhood activities like cycling around Jarun, playing football and volleyball, and table tennis. "You made me love it so much. Later, you became my most loyal viewer and biggest critic," he added, highlighting his grandfather's consistent support and honest feedback throughout his career.

Forjan described his grandfather as a "perpetual youth" with a constant supply of jokes. The news of his passing comes as Forjan is actively covering the FIFA World Cup for Nova TV, having recently reported from Sarajevo on the atmosphere surrounding Bosnia and Herzegovina's national team. This period of professional activity is juxtaposed with a significant personal loss.

Adding to the current life events, Forjan and his wife, Ines Goda Forjan, who also works as a sports journalist for a rival network, RTL, are expecting their first child. They announced the pregnancy three months ago, and Ines recently began her maternity leave, sharing her farewell message with viewers. The couple, known as a prominent journalistic pair in Croatia despite working for competing media houses, are navigating this challenging time with personal and professional commitments.

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How many times did we sing this together when I was a kid visiting Kustošija. Then bike rides around Jarun, football, volleyball at Mladost, table tennis at Dom sportova. Anything for some sport. You made me love it so much. Later, you became my most loyal viewer and biggest critic. You left quickly, but I will remember you as in this photo. A perpetual youth with at least two jokes always up his sleeve. Goodbye, Grandpa.