Serbian SuperLiga match halted as coach collapses, dies on field
A game between FK Radnicki 1923 and Mladost Lucani was abruptly abandoned Monday after coach Mladen Zizovic collapsed during the match. He later received treatment and passed away at a local hospital.
Zizovic, who had only been appointed manager of Radnicki 1923 just last month, was 44 years old. His death has left the football community in shock, with players from both teams reportedly overcome with emotion after learning of his passing during the game.
Players were visibly distraught as they fell to the ground in tears upon hearing the news about their coach's sudden and unexpected demise while on the field. The game was halted shortly before half-time, leaving fans in a state of distress.
The club stated that Zizovic had left an indelible mark on its members' hearts due to his integrity, knowledge, energy, and nobility as a sportsman. His Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association counterpart also expressed shock and grief at the loss of another "true football professional."
Leading clubs in Serbia have paid tribute to Zizovic, with Red Star Belgrade expressing their deepest condolences for the loss.
Zizovic's playing career spanned numerous clubs in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as his appearances on the international stage. He dedicated himself to coaching after retiring from professional football.
His untimely death has been felt deeply across Serbian football circles.
A game between FK Radnicki 1923 and Mladost Lucani was abruptly abandoned Monday after coach Mladen Zizovic collapsed during the match. He later received treatment and passed away at a local hospital.
Zizovic, who had only been appointed manager of Radnicki 1923 just last month, was 44 years old. His death has left the football community in shock, with players from both teams reportedly overcome with emotion after learning of his passing during the game.
Players were visibly distraught as they fell to the ground in tears upon hearing the news about their coach's sudden and unexpected demise while on the field. The game was halted shortly before half-time, leaving fans in a state of distress.
The club stated that Zizovic had left an indelible mark on its members' hearts due to his integrity, knowledge, energy, and nobility as a sportsman. His Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association counterpart also expressed shock and grief at the loss of another "true football professional."
Leading clubs in Serbia have paid tribute to Zizovic, with Red Star Belgrade expressing their deepest condolences for the loss.
Zizovic's playing career spanned numerous clubs in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as his appearances on the international stage. He dedicated himself to coaching after retiring from professional football.
His untimely death has been felt deeply across Serbian football circles.
, coach Mladen Zizovic was only 44 and had such a short time with FK Radnicki 1923... his players really loved him 
. You'd think something like this wouldn't happen on the field, it's just too sudden 
. I mean, he was already showing signs of being a great coach just last month, now he's gone 
. It's like, what are you supposed to do when someone's life slips away from you? 
... what if someone could've done something to prevent it? The timing is just bad, like, right in front of all those people who were watching 
. And now everyone's got to deal with this? Players crying, fans freaking out... it's just too much 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around it... coach Zizovic was supposed to be the new face of FK Radnicki 1923 and now he's gone? 44 years young, what happened?! You can see the emotion on those players' faces in that video, it's heartbreaking. Coaching is a tough job but to lose him like that... 
... I mean, you're in the middle of a match and the coach just dies on the field? That's like something out of a movie, you know? The fact that he was only there for a month and already left such an impact on the team speaks volumes about his character. 
It's not just about the football, it's about the people involved. I feel bad for the players who have to deal with this kind of loss. They must be really upset... RIP Mladen Zizovic 
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the game was already intense enough but to have someone you look up to and trust just collapse like that is too much to handle 
️ his legacy lives on though through the clubs he touched his dedication to coaching is something to be admired 
the tributes from other Serbian teams are great it shows how he left a mark on people's hearts