BMladen Zizovic, the Osnia manager of FK Radnicki 1923 in the Serbian Superliga, died at the age of 45 after suffering a heart attack near the bench in the 22nd minute of a match against Mladost.
Medical personnel tried to resuscitate the coach on the field, but attempts failed and he had to be rushed to the hospital.
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A few minutes later, the tragic news of the coach’s death spread, causing great shock.
The Serbian Football Association has received the sudden death of FK Radnicki 1923 coach Mladen Zizovic with deep sadness and disbelief.
The match resumed after the manager was taken to hospital, but the news of Zizov’s death was revealed and the players’ reactions to the news said it all.
Players and coaches from both teams broke down in tears on the field.
“The Serbian Football Association has received with deep regret and disbelief the sudden death of FK Radnicki 1923 coach Mladen Zizovic, who passed away during the Mozart Bet Serbian Super League match between Mladost and Radnicki 1923 in Lucani. His premature departure is a great loss for the entire football world,” the Serbian Football Association said.
