Athletes in tears as head coach passes away in the middle of game
The manager was recently appointed of his team in October
Team members dropped to their knees in tears as they learned of their head coach's demise during a game in the Serbian SuperLiga
FK Radnicki 1923 coach the former international suffered a collapse and was given medical attention pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his side's game at the away venue on recently
The Serbian SuperLiga match went on but was halted shortly before half-time when news of the manager's demise reached the ground
Footage of the contest showed athletes and staff from both sides in grief at the news
The former Bosnia and Herzegovina national team member, mid-forties, was recently selected manager of the football club on late October
"The team has suffered the loss of not only a great professional but primarily a wonderful human being, a friend, and a competitor who, with his understanding, vitality and character has left a deep mark on the emotions of all who were acquainted with him"
The national football governing body said its "sports circle has suffered the loss of an additional true football professional" with his demise
"During his lengthy professional experience, Zizovic represented various organizations in the top division of the nation, most notably Zrinjski Mostar, Radnik Bijeljina and a third organization, and he additionally represented the uniform of the national squad"
"Upon completing his professional playing days, he devoted his efforts to management, guiding teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina and surrounding countries"
"The unexpected demise represents a significant blow for the national sports community"
"Your love for the sport and the mark you established will stay in our memories permanently"
Prominent teams also paid tribute, including the renowned team, who conveyed their "deepest condolences"
