Mladen Žižović

Radnički Coach Žižović Dies After On-Pitch Collapse

Radnički Coach Žižović Dies After On-Pitch Collapse

In a tragic scene that shocked the Serbian Super League, Bosnian coach Mladen Žižović has died aged 44 (some sources report 45) after collapsing during the match between FK Radnički 1923 and FK Mladost Lučani in Lučani. The incident occurred in the 22nd minute of the game when Žižović suddenly fell ill in the technical area and was treated on-site before being rushed to hospital. 

The match was momentarily halted as medical staff attended to Žižović. Shortly afterward, club officials and the footballing community received the devastating news that he had passed away. The game was subsequently abandoned as players, …