Footballers weeping as coach succumbs amid game
Mladen Zizovic had just assumed leadership of his team last month
Team members dropped to their knees sobbing as they were informed of their manager's death during a contest in Serbia's top flight
Team manager the 44-year-old suffered a collapse and underwent emergency care pitchside before being taken to hospital during his side's game at the away venue on recently
The professional game continued but was abandoned moments before the break when news of the coach's passing got to the venue
Footage of the match showed athletes and staff from the competing clubs in emotional pain at the development
The ex- Bosnian international player, 44, was just named head coach of his team on October 23rd
"Our club has lost not only a excellent coach but above all a wonderful human being, a companion, and a athlete who, with his understanding, enthusiasm and integrity has created lasting memories on the hearts of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "sports circle has been deprived of an additional genuine soccer expert" with his demise
"In the course of his extensive athletic journey, Zizovic represented multiple teams in the top division of the country, especially HSK Zrinjski Mostar, Radnik Bijeljina and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the uniform of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Following the conclusion of his playing career, he devoted his efforts to training, guiding organizations in the region and the region"
"His untimely passing signifies a significant blow for the country's soccer"
"The passion for soccer and the impact you established will be remembered by all forever"
Leading clubs furthermore offered sympathies, including the famous club, who passed on their "deepest condolences"
