Bosnian coach Mladen Zizovic of Serbian SuperLiga side FK Radnicki 1923died at the age of 45 after suffering a heart attack near the bench in the 22nd minute of the match against Mladost.
Medical services tried to revive the coach on the field, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful and he had to be rushed to hospital.
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Minutes later came the tragic news that the coach had died, causing great shock.
The Football Association of Serbia has received with deep sorrow and disbelief the news of the sudden death of FK Radnicki 1923 coach Mladen Zizovic
The match, which resumed after the coach was taken to hospital, was suspended after Zizov’s death became known and the players’ reaction to the news said it all.
Players and coaches from both teams broke down in tears on the field.
“The Football Association of Serbia has received with deep regret and disbelief the news of the sudden death of FK Radnicki 1923 coach Mladen Zizovic, who passed away during the Mozzart Bet Serbian Super League match between Mladost and Radnicki 1923 in Lucani. His premature departure represents a huge loss for the entire football community,” the Serbian FA said.
