Footballers weeping as coach passes away amid fixture
The coach only took charge of FK Radnicki 1923 just weeks ago
Team members dropped to their knees in tears as they learned of their head coach's demise throughout a contest in Serbia's top flight
Head coach the 44-year-old suffered a collapse and underwent emergency care pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his team's match at Mladost Lucani on the start of the week
The professional game went on but was called off moments before the interval when information of the manager's demise reached the ground
Video of the match showed players and officials from both sides in distress at the tragic information
The ex- Bosnia and Herzegovina international player, forty-four, was only appointed head coach of the football club on late October
"The team has lost not only a excellent coach but most importantly a decent person, a companion, and a athlete who, with his knowledge, vitality and nobility has made a significant impact on the souls of all who were acquainted with him"
The country's soccer authority said its "football community has been deprived of another true football professional" with his demise
"Throughout his extensive athletic journey, the coach played for multiple teams in the Premier League of the nation, particularly his former club, FK Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the uniform of the country's representative side"
"Upon completing his playing career, he devoted his efforts to management, leading teams in the region and surrounding countries"
"The premature death signifies a major setback for the national sports community"
"Your love for the sport and the mark you established will stay in our memories permanently"
Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including Red Star Belgrade, who passed on their "deepest condolences"
