⚫ Tragedy in football: manager dies during European championship match | OneFootball

On Monday (3rd), Mladen Zizovic, coach of FK Radnicki 1923, passed away during the match against Mladost Lucani, in the first division of the Serbian Championship.

The 45-year-old coach suffered a heart attack 20 minutes into the game but did not survive despite resuscitation attempts.

The death was declared during the match, which was obviously interrupted.

On social media, FC Radnicki announced the death of the Bosnian coach.

"It is with deep sadness that we inform the public, fans, and friends of the sport that our coach, Mladen Žižović, passed away during tonight's match between Mladost and Radnički 1923, in Lučani.

Our club lost not only a great coach but, above all, a good man, a friend, and a sports worker who, with his knowledge, energy, and nobility, left a deep mark on the hearts of all who knew him.

Radnički 1923 expresses its sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and all who shared his love for football.

Rest in peace, Mladen."

The Serbian Football Federation also mourned Zizovic's death on social media and extended solidarity to his family and friends.

"IN MEMORY: Mladen Žižović (1980 – 2025)

The Serbian Football Federation received with deep sadness and disbelief the news of the sudden death of FK Radnički 1923's coach, Mladen Žižović, who passed away at the age of 45 during the Mozzart Bet Serbian Championship match between Mladost and Radnički 1923, in Lučani.

His premature death represents a huge loss for the entire football community.

The Serbian Football Federation expresses its sincerest condolences to the Žižović family, the members of FK Radnički 1923, as well as all friends and admirers of his personality and work.

Rest in peace, Mladen. Your love for football and the mark you left will remain forever among us."

Zizovic was also a player, having played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team on four occasions.

On social media, videos are circulating of the moment when the referee interrupts the match and informs the players of Mladen Zizovic's death.

⚠️ Attention, strong images!

Featured photo: Disclosure/Instagram Serbian Football Federation

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