Athletes in tears as manager dies during fixture
The manager had just assumed leadership of FK Radnicki 1923 last month
Team members dropped to their knees sobbing as they learned of their head coach's demise throughout a match in the country's premier division
Head coach Mladen Zizovic collapsed and received treatment pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his side's game at their opponents' ground on the start of the week
The Serbian SuperLiga match proceeded but was halted shortly before the break when word of Zizovic's death got to the ground
Video of the match showed athletes and staff from the competing clubs in distress at the tragic information
The ex- Bosnia and Herzegovina international player, mid-forties, was only appointed leader of his team on late October
"The organization has lost not only a excellent coach but most importantly a wonderful human being, a confidant, and a competitor who, with his expertise, vitality and character has left a deep mark on the emotions of all who knew him"
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "football community has suffered the loss of an additional dedicated sports professional" with his passing
"Throughout his lengthy professional experience, the manager represented various organizations in the top division of the nation, particularly his former club, FK Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the jersey of the national squad"
"Upon completing his playing career, he committed his time to training, guiding organizations in the region and surrounding countries"
"His untimely passing represents a major setback for the national sports community"
"The dedication for football and the legacy you established will remain with us forever"
Major organizations furthermore offered sympathies, including the famous club, who conveyed their "heartfelt sorrow"
