Players weeping as coach succumbs in the middle of fixture
The manager was recently appointed of FK Radnicki 1923 just weeks ago
Players fell to the ground weeping as they discovered of their coach's passing in the middle of a contest in the Serbian SuperLiga
Team manager Mladen Zizovic collapsed and received treatment pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his club's fixture at the away venue on recently
The top-tier contest went on but was called off shortly before the break when information of the coach's passing reached the stadium
Video of the contest showed team members and personnel from both sides in emotional pain at the tragic information
The ex- Bosnia and Herzegovina national team member, forty-four, was just named leader of his team on October 23rd
"The organization has lost not only a outstanding specialist but primarily a wonderful human being, a confidant, and a athlete who, with his expertise, energy and character has created lasting memories on the hearts of all who were acquainted with him"
The national football governing body said its "sports circle has been deprived of an additional true football professional" with his passing
"Throughout his rich playing career, Zizovic represented numerous clubs in the top division of the nation, most notably his former club, FK Radnik Bijeljina and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the jersey of the country's representative side"
"Upon completing his professional playing days, he devoted his efforts to management, directing organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and surrounding countries"
"His untimely passing signifies a great loss for the national sports community"
"Your love for football and the mark you created will remain with us permanently"
Prominent teams furthermore offered sympathies, including the famous club, who expressed their "most sincere sympathies"
