Athletes in tears as head coach dies during fixture
The manager had just assumed leadership of his team just weeks ago
Athletes collapsed on the field sobbing as they discovered of their coach's passing in the middle of a contest in the Serbian SuperLiga
Team manager the 44-year-old fell suddenly and underwent emergency care beside the field before being transported to medical facilities during his side's game at Mladost Lucani on Monday
The professional game went on but was abandoned shortly before the interval when information of Zizovic's death reached the venue
Footage of the game showed players and officials from each team in emotional pain at the tragic information
The former Bosnian national team member, mid-forties, was just named manager of FK Radnicki 1923 on late October
"The team has lost not only a excellent coach but primarily a decent person, a friend, and a competitor who, with his knowledge, vitality and character has left a deep mark on the emotions of all who knew him"
The national football governing body said its "sports circle has lost one more genuine soccer expert" with his passing
"Throughout his rich playing career, Zizovic represented numerous clubs in the Premier League of the country, particularly HSK Zrinjski Mostar, Radnik Bijeljina and a third organization, and he additionally represented the jersey of the country's representative side"
"After ending his playing career, he devoted his efforts to training, leading clubs in the area and neighboring nations"
"His untimely passing represents a significant blow for the country's soccer"
"The passion for the sport and the legacy you established will be remembered by all permanently"
Major organizations additionally expressed condolences, including Red Star Belgrade, who passed on their "most sincere sympathies"
