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Serbian Club Coach Mladen Žižović, 44, Dies After On-Field Collapse

Officials abandoned the fixture upon players learning of his death.

Overview

  • Žižović collapsed 22 minutes into Radnički 1923’s Super League match at Mladost in Lučani and received on-site medical treatment before being taken to a hospital.
  • The Football Association of Serbia confirmed his sudden death in an official statement and offered condolences to his family and club.
  • The match was halted during the emergency, briefly resumed after his transport, then was abandoned when players were informed, prompting visible distress on the pitch.
  • Multiple outlets reported a heart attack as the cause of the collapse, though officials have not detailed medical findings publicly.
  • Tributes arrived from leading Serbian clubs including Partizan and Red Star, as coverage noted his recent appointment at Radnički 1923 and prior tenure at Borac Banja Luka.