Footballers in tears as coach passes away during game
The manager only took charge of FK Radnicki 1923 last month
Team members dropped to their knees in tears as they were informed of their head coach's demise during a game in Serbia's top flight
FK Radnicki 1923 coach Mladen Zizovic suffered a collapse and received treatment beside the field before being taken to hospital during his club's fixture at the away venue on recently
The Serbian SuperLiga match continued but was abandoned shortly before the break when news of the manager's demise got to the venue
Video of the match showed players and officials from both sides in distress at the development
The ex- Bosnian representative player, mid-forties, was just named head coach of FK Radnicki 1923 on late October
"The team has lost not only a excellent coach but primarily a good man, a confidant, and a sportsman who, with his expertise, energy and integrity has made a significant impact on the emotions of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The country's soccer authority said its "football community has lost one more true football professional" with his death
"In the course of his extensive athletic journey, the coach was part of numerous clubs in the first tier of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially Zrinjski Mostar, Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the colors of the national squad"
"Following the conclusion of his athletic journey, he dedicated himself to coaching, guiding organizations in the area and neighboring nations"
"The unexpected demise represents a great loss for Bosnian-Herzegovinian football"
"The dedication for soccer and the legacy you created will be remembered by all forever"
Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including Red Star Belgrade, who passed on their "most sincere sympathies"
