Athletes in tears as manager succumbs amid fixture
The manager was recently appointed of the football club in October
Athletes collapsed on the field weeping as they were informed of their head coach's demise throughout a game in the country's premier division
Team manager Mladen Zizovic fell suddenly and underwent emergency care pitchside before being rushed to a healthcare center during his team's match at their opponents' ground on the start of the week
The Serbian SuperLiga match proceeded but was abandoned just prior to the break when news of the manager's demise reached the venue
Recordings of the contest showed athletes and staff from each team in distress at the tragic information
The ex- Bosnian national team member, 44, was just named leader of the football club on October 23rd
"Our club has been deprived of not only a outstanding specialist but most importantly a decent person, a companion, and a sportsman who, with his understanding, energy and nobility has left a deep mark on the hearts of all who knew him"
The country's soccer authority said its "sports circle has been deprived of an additional genuine soccer expert" with his death
"During his lengthy professional experience, Zizovic represented numerous clubs in the first tier of the country, most notably his former club, another team 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 dedicated himself to coaching, directing clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring nations"
"The unexpected demise signifies a major setback for the country's soccer"
"Your love for football and the impact you left will stay in our memories permanently"
Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including the renowned team, who passed on their "most sincere sympathies"
