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Radnički 1923 Coach Mladen Žižović, 44, Dies After Touchline Collapse During Serbian SuperLiga Match

Official confirmation has prompted tributes across Serbian football.

Overview

  • Žižović collapsed in the 22nd minute of Radnički 1923’s match at Mladost Lučani, received on‑pitch treatment and was taken to hospital.
  • Play was halted, briefly resumed, then abandoned about 20 minutes after the restart when players were informed of his death.
  • The Football Association of Serbia confirmed his passing, while Radnički 1923, Partizan and Red Star issued condolences.
  • Media reports state he suffered a heart attack during the game, with widely shared footage showing distraught players and staff.
  • Appointed on October 23, he was in his third match in charge; the former Bosnia and Herzegovina international earned two caps and is reported to leave behind three children.