🔗 Share this article Athletes in tears as manager passes away during match Mladen Zizovic had just assumed leadership of the football club just weeks ago Team members dropped to their knees weeping as they discovered of their coach's passing during a match in the Serbian SuperLiga Team manager Mladen Zizovic fell suddenly and was given medical attention pitchside before being taken to hospital during his club's fixture at Mladost Lucani on Monday The top-tier contest went on but was abandoned shortly before the break when news of Zizovic's death got to the ground Recordings of the contest showed players and officials from both sides in emotional pain at the development The ex- Bosnia and Herzegovina national team member, forty-four, was just named manager of FK Radnicki 1923 on late October "The team has been deprived of not only a excellent coach but most importantly a good man, a friend, and a athlete who, with his understanding, energy and integrity has created lasting memories on the hearts of all who had the privilege of meeting him" The national football governing body said its "soccer family has suffered the loss of one more dedicated sports professional" with his death "In the course of his lengthy professional experience, the coach was part of numerous clubs in the top division of the nation, especially HSK Zrinjski Mostar, FK Radnik Bijeljina and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the jersey of the country's representative side" "Upon completing his playing career, he dedicated himself to coaching, leading organizations in the region and the region" "The unexpected demise signifies a major setback for the national sports community" "The passion for the sport and the mark you established will be remembered by all permanently" Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including Red Star Belgrade, who conveyed their "heartfelt sorrow"