Footballers crying as manager succumbs amid game
Mladen Zizovic only took charge of the football club in October
Team members dropped to their knees in tears as they learned of their manager's death during a game in the Serbian SuperLiga
Team manager the 44-year-old collapsed and received treatment on the sidelines before being rushed to a healthcare center during his club's fixture at their opponents' ground on the start of the week
The Serbian SuperLiga match continued but was called off just prior to the break when information of the coach's passing reached the venue
Footage of the game showed players and officials from the competing clubs in grief at the development
Previously a Bosnia and Herzegovina international player, mid-forties, was only appointed head coach of the football club on October 23rd
"Our club has lost not only a outstanding specialist but most importantly a wonderful human being, a companion, and a athlete who, with his expertise, enthusiasm and character has created lasting memories on the emotions of all who knew him"
The national football governing body said its "soccer family has been deprived of an additional true football professional" with his passing
"Throughout his lengthy professional experience, the manager played for numerous clubs in the top division of the nation, particularly his former club, Radnik Bijeljina and a third organization, and he additionally represented the jersey of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Upon completing his playing career, he dedicated himself to training, guiding teams in the region and neighboring nations"
"His untimely passing signifies a great loss for the country's soccer"
"The dedication for football and the mark you established will be remembered by all forever"
Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including Red Star Belgrade, who expressed their "deepest condolences"
