Players in tears as manager dies during game
The coach had just assumed leadership of the football club just weeks ago
Team members dropped to their knees in tears as they discovered of their manager's death in the middle of a contest in the country's premier division
Team manager Mladen Zizovic suffered a collapse and underwent emergency care beside the field before being taken to hospital during his club's fixture at the away venue on the start of the week
The top-tier contest went on but was called off shortly before the break when news of Zizovic's death got to the stadium
Recordings of the match showed team members and personnel from the competing clubs in grief at the development
The former BH representative player, 44, was just named head coach of the football club on October 23rd
"Our club has been deprived of not only a excellent coach but above all a wonderful human being, a friend, and a athlete who, with his knowledge, energy and integrity has made a significant impact on the hearts of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The national football governing body said its "sports circle has lost an additional dedicated sports professional" with his death
"Throughout his extensive athletic journey, the coach played for numerous clubs in the first tier of the country, especially HSK Zrinjski Mostar, Radnik Bijeljina and a third organization, and he also wore the jersey of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Upon completing his athletic journey, he committed his time to training, directing organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region"
"The unexpected demise signifies a great loss for Bosnian-Herzegovinian football"
"Your love for football and the impact you created will be remembered by all for all time"
Leading clubs additionally expressed condolences, including the renowned team, who passed on their "heartfelt sorrow"
