Footballers crying as manager passes away amid fixture
The coach had just assumed leadership of FK Radnicki 1923 in October
Athletes collapsed on the field weeping as they were informed of their manager's death in the middle of a match in the country's premier division
Team manager the 44-year-old collapsed and was given medical attention on the sidelines before being rushed to a healthcare center during his club's fixture at their opponents' ground on the start of the week
The Serbian SuperLiga match went on but was called off shortly before the break when news of the manager's demise reached the ground
Video of the contest showed athletes and staff from both sides in distress at the development
The former Bosnian international player, forty-four, was recently selected manager of the football club on October 23rd
"The team has suffered the loss of not only a great professional but most importantly a wonderful human being, a confidant, and a sportsman who, with his expertise, enthusiasm and character has left a deep mark on the hearts of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "sports circle has been deprived of another genuine soccer expert" with his passing
"In the course of his lengthy professional experience, the manager represented multiple teams in the first tier of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially Zrinjski Mostar, another team and Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the jersey of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Upon completing his playing career, he devoted his efforts to coaching, leading teams in the area and the region"
"The unexpected demise signifies a significant blow for the national sports community"
"The passion for football and the mark you left will be remembered by all forever"
Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including Red Star Belgrade, who passed on their "deepest condolences"
