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Serbian Super Liga Coach Mladen Zizovic, 44, Dies After Touchline Collapse as Match Is Halted

The Serbian Football Federation confirmed his sudden death, calling it a profound loss for the football community.

Overview

  • He collapsed on the bench during the first half of Radnički 1923’s match at Mladost Lučani and received immediate treatment before being taken to hospital.
  • His death was confirmed a few hours later, and the referee suspended play after informing players and staff around the 40th minute.
  • Images and videos from the stadium showed players on their knees and team staff in tears as the news emerged.
  • Some outlets reported a heart attack as the cause, while officials have only confirmed a sudden death without a public medical determination.
  • Born in 1980 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zizovic was a former international who took over Radnički 1923 in July 2025 after a long playing and coaching career in the region.