Athletes in tears as manager dies in the middle of game
Mladen Zizovic was recently appointed of his team just weeks ago
Athletes collapsed on the field weeping as they were informed of their manager's death during a contest in the country's premier division
FK Radnicki 1923 coach the former international collapsed and underwent emergency care pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his team's match at the away venue on recently
The top-tier contest continued but was called off just prior to the interval when news of Zizovic's death got to the venue
Video of the match showed players and officials from each team in grief at the tragic information
The former Bosnia and Herzegovina representative player, forty-four, was only appointed head coach of the football club on late October
"The team has lost not only a excellent coach but most importantly a decent person, a companion, and a athlete who, with his expertise, vitality and integrity has created lasting memories on the emotions of all who knew him"
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "football community has been deprived of an additional genuine soccer expert" with his death
"During his lengthy professional experience, Zizovic was part of multiple teams in the Premier League of the country, particularly his former club, FK Radnik Bijeljina and a third organization, and he additionally represented the colors of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Upon completing his athletic journey, he dedicated himself to training, directing teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina and surrounding countries"
"The unexpected demise signifies a significant blow for the national sports community"
"The passion for the sport and the legacy you established will be remembered by all for all time"
Major organizations additionally expressed condolences, including the renowned team, who passed on their "most sincere sympathies"
