🔗 Share this article Players weeping as head coach passes away in the middle of fixture Mladen Zizovic had just assumed leadership of his team just weeks ago Team members dropped to their knees sobbing as they learned of their manager's death during a match in the country's premier division Head coach the former international fell suddenly and was given medical attention beside the field before being transported to medical facilities during his side's game at their opponents' ground on recently The Serbian SuperLiga match proceeded but was abandoned just prior to half-time when information of the coach's passing arrived at the ground Video of the game showed athletes and staff from the competing clubs in emotional pain at the tragic information The former Bosnian national team member, mid-forties, was only appointed manager of his team on late October "Our club has lost not only a outstanding specialist but most importantly a decent person, a friend, and a competitor who, with his expertise, energy and nobility has made a significant impact on the emotions of all who knew him" The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "football community has lost an additional dedicated sports professional" with his death "During his extensive athletic journey, the manager was part of various organizations in the top division of the country, especially HSK Zrinjski Mostar, FK Radnik Bijeljina and a third organization, and he furthermore played in the uniform of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team" "Upon completing his playing career, he devoted his efforts to training, leading organizations in the region and the region" "His untimely passing represents a significant blow for the national sports community" "The dedication for the sport and the legacy you left will be remembered by all permanently" Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including the famous club, who conveyed their "most sincere sympathies"