"The manager of the Serbian top-flight team Radnicki 1923, Mladen Zizovic, has died at the age of 44 after collapsing during a match on Monday. Zizovic was taken ill midway through the first half of his team's SuperLiga fixture at Mladost Lucani, with the game halted in the 22nd minute. The match resumed when he was taken to hospital after receiving emergency medical assistance, but was abandoned 20 minutes later when news was relayed that he had died. Television footage showed players and staff reacting in shock upon hearing of Zizovic's death."
"With the deepest sorrow, we inform the public, fans and sports friends that our head coach, Mladen Zizovic, passed away during last night's match between Mladost and Radnicki 1923 in Lucani, a statement from Radnicki said. Our club has lost not only a great specialist but above all a good person, a friend, and a sports worker who, with his knowledge, energy, and nobility, left a deep mark in the hearts of all who knew him. Football Club Radnicki 1923 extends its sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and everyone who shared a love for football with him. Rest in peace, Mladen."
"The former Bosnia and Herzegovina international had joined Radnicki in October after a number of stints managing sides in the former Yugoslavia and a short period with the Saudi team Al-Kholood. He guided the Bosnian club Borac Banja Luka to their first Conference League knockout tie last season."
Mladen Zizovic, manager of Serbian top-flight side Radnicki 1923, collapsed during a SuperLiga match at Mladost Lucani and died aged 44. He became ill midway through the first half, prompting the game to be halted in the 22nd minute while he received emergency medical assistance and was taken to hospital. The match briefly resumed after he was transferred to hospital but was abandoned twenty minutes later when news arrived that he had died. Television footage showed players and staff reacting in shock. Zizovic had joined Radnicki in October after managing across the former Yugoslavia and a short spell with Saudi side Al-Kholood, and he had led Borac Banja Luka to their first Conference League knockout tie.
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