Athletes weeping as coach dies amid game
Mladen Zizovic was recently appointed of the football club last month
Players fell to the ground sobbing as they discovered of their manager's death during a match in the Serbian SuperLiga
Head coach the former international collapsed and underwent emergency care pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his side's game at the away venue on the start of the week
The professional game proceeded but was halted shortly before the interval when news of Zizovic's death reached the venue
Video of the game showed athletes and staff from each team in grief at the tragic information
Previously a Bosnian representative player, 44, was recently selected head coach of FK Radnicki 1923 on October 23rd
"Our club has been deprived of not only a excellent coach but most importantly a good man, a companion, and a competitor who, with his knowledge, enthusiasm and nobility has created lasting memories on the emotions of all who were acquainted with him"
The national football governing body said its "sports circle has suffered the loss of one more dedicated sports professional" with his death
"In the course of his lengthy professional experience, Zizovic represented multiple teams in the top division of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly Zrinjski Mostar, another team and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the jersey of the country's representative side"
"Upon completing his professional playing days, he dedicated himself to management, directing clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region"
"His untimely passing represents a great loss for the national sports community"
"The passion for the sport and the mark you created will remain with us for all time"
Leading clubs also paid tribute, including the famous club, who passed on their "most sincere sympathies"
