Players crying as coach passes away amid match
The coach was recently appointed of his team just weeks ago
Athletes collapsed on the field sobbing as they were informed of their manager's death throughout a contest in the Serbian SuperLiga
Team manager Mladen Zizovic suffered a collapse and underwent emergency care beside the field before being transported to medical facilities during his club's fixture at Mladost Lucani on Monday
The professional game went on but was halted shortly before the break when word of Zizovic's death got to the venue
Video of the game showed players and officials from the competing clubs in grief at the tragic information
Previously a Bosnia and Herzegovina international player, mid-forties, was recently selected manager of FK Radnicki 1923 on October 23rd
"Our club has suffered the loss of not only a outstanding specialist but most importantly a decent person, a companion, and a sportsman who, with his understanding, energy and integrity has created lasting memories on the emotions of all who knew him"
The country's soccer authority said its "football community has suffered the loss of an additional dedicated sports professional" with his demise
"During his lengthy professional experience, Zizovic was part of numerous clubs in the Premier League of the nation, especially HSK Zrinjski Mostar, Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the jersey of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"After ending his professional playing days, he devoted his efforts to training, leading organizations in the region and the region"
"The unexpected demise constitutes a great loss for Bosnian-Herzegovinian football"
"Your love for football and the mark you left will be remembered by all permanently"
Major organizations furthermore offered sympathies, including the renowned team, who conveyed their "deepest condolences"
