Athletes crying as head coach succumbs during game
The manager had just assumed leadership of his team just weeks ago
Athletes collapsed on the field in tears as they learned of their coach's passing during a game in the country's premier division
Team manager the 44-year-old suffered a collapse and received treatment on the sidelines before being transported to medical facilities during his club's fixture at Mladost Lucani on Monday
The Serbian SuperLiga match went on but was abandoned moments before the break when information of the coach's passing arrived at the ground
Footage of the game showed team members and personnel from both sides in grief at the tragic information
The ex- BH international player, forty-four, was only appointed manager of FK Radnicki 1923 on 23 October
"The organization has lost not only a outstanding specialist but primarily a decent person, a friend, and a sportsman who, with his expertise, enthusiasm and character has created lasting memories on the emotions of all who knew him"
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "soccer family has lost an additional dedicated sports professional" with his death
"Throughout his extensive athletic journey, the manager played for numerous clubs in the top division of the nation, especially Zrinjski Mostar, Radnik Bijeljina and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he also wore the jersey of the country's representative side"
"Following the conclusion of his athletic journey, he devoted his efforts to coaching, leading organizations in the region and neighboring nations"
"His untimely passing represents a great loss for the country's soccer"
"The dedication for football and the impact you established will remain with us permanently"
Prominent teams also paid tribute, including the renowned team, who passed on their "most sincere sympathies"
