Footballers crying as coach dies in the middle of game
The coach only took charge of the football club in October
Team members dropped to their knees in tears as they discovered of their coach's passing during a game in the Serbian SuperLiga
Team manager Mladen Zizovic suffered a collapse and received treatment pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his side's game at the away venue on the start of the week
The Serbian SuperLiga match went on but was abandoned shortly before the break when news of the coach's passing arrived at the ground
Recordings of the contest showed players and officials from each team in distress at the development
The former BH international player, mid-forties, was recently selected manager of FK Radnicki 1923 on October 23rd
"The team has suffered the loss of not only a outstanding specialist but above all a wonderful human being, a confidant, and a sportsman who, with his understanding, energy and integrity has made a significant impact on the emotions of all who knew him"
The country's soccer authority said its "sports circle has suffered the loss of an additional dedicated sports professional" with his demise
"Throughout his rich playing career, the coach represented multiple teams in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially his former club, another team and a third organization, and he furthermore played in the jersey of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Upon completing his playing career, he committed his time to coaching, directing clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and surrounding countries"
"His untimely passing represents a great loss for the country's soccer"
"The passion for soccer and the impact you established will remain with us permanently"
Leading clubs additionally expressed condolences, including Red Star Belgrade, who passed on their "deepest condolences"
