Athletes crying as manager succumbs during match
The manager was recently appointed of the football club last month
Players fell to the ground sobbing as they discovered of their coach's passing during a contest in the Serbian SuperLiga
Head coach Mladen Zizovic suffered a collapse and received treatment pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his team's match at their opponents' ground on recently
The top-tier contest proceeded but was called off moments before the break when information of Zizovic's death arrived at the venue
Footage of the match showed athletes and staff from the competing clubs in grief at the tragic information
The ex- Bosnian representative player, mid-forties, was recently selected leader of his team on 23 October
"The organization has suffered the loss of not only a excellent coach but above all a wonderful human being, a friend, and a competitor who, with his expertise, enthusiasm and character has created lasting memories on the emotions of all who were acquainted with him"
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "soccer family has suffered the loss of an additional genuine soccer expert" with his death
"In the course of his extensive athletic journey, Zizovic played for various organizations in the Premier League of the nation, most notably his former club, another team and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the colors of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Upon completing his playing career, he devoted his efforts to management, directing teams in the region and the region"
"His untimely passing signifies a great loss for the country's soccer"
"Your love for soccer and the legacy you established will stay in our memories permanently"
Prominent teams also paid tribute, including the famous club, who conveyed their "heartfelt sorrow"
