Athletes weeping as manager dies amid match
The manager had just assumed leadership of his team just weeks ago
Athletes collapsed on the field weeping as they learned of their head coach's demise during a game in the Serbian SuperLiga
FK Radnicki 1923 coach the 44-year-old fell suddenly and underwent emergency care pitchside before being rushed to a healthcare center during his team's match at their opponents' ground on the start of the week
The professional game proceeded but was abandoned just prior to half-time when news of Zizovic's death reached the venue
Recordings of the contest showed team members and personnel from the competing clubs in grief at the tragic information
Previously a BH international player, 44, was recently selected manager of FK Radnicki 1923 on 23 October
"The team has lost not only a outstanding specialist but most importantly a decent person, a friend, and a sportsman who, with his knowledge, vitality and integrity has created lasting memories on the souls of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The national football governing body said its "soccer family has suffered the loss of another genuine soccer expert" with his demise
"Throughout his extensive athletic journey, Zizovic played for multiple teams in the first tier of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly his former club, another team and a third organization, and he additionally represented the jersey of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Upon completing his athletic journey, he committed his time to management, leading clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring nations"
"His untimely passing constitutes a great loss for the national sports community"
"The dedication for football and the legacy you created will stay in our memories permanently"
Leading clubs furthermore offered sympathies, including the famous club, who conveyed their "heartfelt sorrow"
