Footballers in tears as manager dies amid fixture
The coach only took charge of the football club last month
Athletes collapsed on the field in tears as they discovered of their head coach's demise in the middle of a game in Serbia's top flight
Head coach the 44-year-old collapsed and received treatment pitchside before being taken to hospital during his side's game at the away venue on recently
The top-tier contest proceeded but was halted moments before the interval when news of Zizovic's death got to the venue
Video of the game showed players and officials from the competing clubs in distress at the tragic information
The former BH international player, forty-four, was only appointed manager of FK Radnicki 1923 on late October
"Our club has lost not only a outstanding specialist but above all a decent person, a companion, and a competitor who, with his expertise, energy and nobility has created lasting memories on the hearts of all who knew him"
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "sports circle has lost another genuine soccer expert" with his passing
"Throughout his extensive athletic journey, the manager was part of various organizations in the Premier League of the country, especially HSK Zrinjski Mostar, FK Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he also wore the colors of the country's representative side"
"After ending his athletic journey, he committed his time to training, leading organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region"
"The unexpected demise signifies a great loss for the national sports community"
"Your love for the sport and the mark you left will be remembered by all forever"
Prominent teams furthermore offered sympathies, including Red Star Belgrade, who conveyed their "heartfelt sorrow"