Athletes crying as head coach dies in the middle of fixture
The coach only took charge of FK Radnicki 1923 in October
Athletes collapsed on the field sobbing as they learned of their manager's death in the middle of a game in Serbia's top flight
Team manager Mladen Zizovic collapsed and underwent emergency care on the sidelines before being taken to hospital during his club's fixture at the away venue on recently
The top-tier contest proceeded but was called off just prior to half-time when information of Zizovic's death arrived at the venue
Footage of the contest showed players and officials from both sides in emotional pain at the tragic information
The ex- BH national team member, 44, was only appointed head coach of his team on 23 October
"The organization has lost not only a excellent coach but primarily a decent person, a friend, and a competitor who, with his understanding, enthusiasm and integrity has created lasting memories on the souls of all who knew him"
The country's soccer authority said its "soccer family has been deprived of another dedicated sports professional" with his death
"Throughout his rich playing career, Zizovic was part of various organizations in the Premier League of the nation, particularly Zrinjski Mostar, FK Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the uniform of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"After ending his athletic journey, he dedicated himself to management, guiding clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region"
"The premature death signifies a major setback for the country's soccer"
"The dedication for football and the mark you created will stay in our memories for all time"
Leading clubs furthermore offered sympathies, including the renowned team, who passed on their "heartfelt sorrow"
