""With the deepest sorrow we inform the public, fans and sports friends that our chief of the coaching staff, Mladen Zizovic, died during tonight's game between Mladost and Radnicki 1923 in Lucani," the club said on Instagram late Monday. "FC Radnicki 1923 sends its most sincere condolences to his family, friends and everyone who shared the love of football with him.""
"The incident occurred during the first half of a game at Mladost Lucani in the Serbian Super League. Play was suspended while medical officials tended to Zizovic and then resumed after he was carried away. But when news arrived minutes later that he died, the game was halted and players dropped to the pitch in dismay. Local media reported that Zizovic's heart "exploded." Zizovic played briefly for Bosnia and Herzegovina's national team, and was hired by Radnicki less than two weeks ago."
Mladen Zizovic, 44, collapsed on the sideline and died from a heart attack during a Serbian Super League match between Mladost and Radnicki 1923 in Lucani. FC Radnicki 1923 announced his death on Instagram and offered condolences to his family, friends and the football community. The incident occurred in the first half; play was suspended while medical personnel attended him and briefly resumed after he was carried away. Minutes later, news of his death halted the game and players reacted in dismay. Local media reported that his heart "exploded." Zizovic briefly represented Bosnia and Herzegovina and had joined Radnicki under two weeks earlier.
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