Athletes weeping as head coach succumbs amid match
Mladen Zizovic was recently appointed of FK Radnicki 1923 in October
Team members dropped to their knees weeping as they learned of their coach's passing in the middle of a match in Serbia's top flight
Team manager the 44-year-old collapsed and was given medical attention on the sidelines before being taken to hospital during his team's match at Mladost Lucani on the start of the week
The Serbian SuperLiga match continued but was called off just prior to half-time when word of the coach's passing arrived at the venue
Footage of the contest showed athletes and staff from the competing clubs in emotional pain at the development
The ex- BH national team member, mid-forties, was just named leader of FK Radnicki 1923 on October 23rd
"The organization has lost not only a outstanding specialist but above all a wonderful human being, a confidant, and a sportsman who, with his knowledge, enthusiasm 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 "sports circle has been deprived of another dedicated sports professional" with his passing
"In the course of his rich playing career, Zizovic was part of multiple teams in the first tier of the nation, especially his former club, another team and Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the colors of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Upon completing his professional playing days, he dedicated himself to management, directing organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and surrounding countries"
"His untimely passing signifies a significant blow for Bosnian-Herzegovinian football"
"Your love for the sport and the legacy you established will be remembered by all forever"
Leading clubs additionally expressed condolences, including the renowned team, who expressed their "most sincere sympathies"
