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Radnički 1923 Coach Mladen Zizović Dies After On-Field Cardiac Arrest During Serbian SuperLiga Match

He had only recently taken charge of the club following an appointment in late October.

Overview

  • Zizović collapsed near the technical area around the 21st–22nd minute of the match against Mladost Lučani in Lučani, Serbia.
  • Medical teams treated him on the pitch before an ambulance transported him to a nearby hospital, where his death was confirmed shortly after.
  • The match briefly resumed, then was stopped around the 40th minute when players were told of his death and the fixture was suspended.
  • The Football Association of Serbia confirmed the incident in a statement, and UEFA issued condolences to his family and the club.
  • Serbian media reported he felt nauseous and had stomach pain at a pre-match lunch, and players and staff at the stadium were visibly distraught.