Athletes crying as coach succumbs in the middle of fixture
The manager only took charge of the football club just weeks ago
Team members dropped to their knees sobbing as they learned of their head coach's demise during a contest in the country's premier division
Head coach the 44-year-old suffered a collapse and underwent emergency care on the sidelines before being rushed to a healthcare center during his side's game at their opponents' ground on the start of the week
The Serbian SuperLiga match continued but was abandoned shortly before half-time when news of the manager's demise got to the stadium
Recordings of the game showed athletes and staff from both sides in emotional pain at the tragic information
The ex- Bosnian international player, forty-four, was recently selected leader of FK Radnicki 1923 on October 23rd
"Our club has suffered the loss of not only a great professional but most importantly a good man, a companion, and a athlete who, with his knowledge, enthusiasm and character has made a significant impact on the souls of all who knew him"
The country's soccer authority said its "football community has been deprived of one more true football professional" with his demise
"In the course of his extensive athletic journey, Zizovic was part of numerous clubs in the first tier of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly Zrinjski Mostar, another team and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the uniform of the national squad"
"Upon completing his athletic journey, he dedicated himself to management, directing teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring nations"
"His untimely passing signifies a significant blow for the national sports community"
"The dedication for football and the impact you established will remain with us permanently"
Major organizations also paid tribute, including the renowned team, who conveyed their "heartfelt sorrow"
