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Players fell to the ground in tears as they discovered of their coach's passing during a match in the Serbian SuperLiga

Team manager the former international suffered a collapse and received treatment on the sidelines before being transported to medical facilities during his team's match at Mladost Lucani on the start of the week

The top-tier contest proceeded but was halted just prior to the break when word of the manager's demise arrived at the ground

Recordings of the game showed players and officials from each team in grief at the development

The former Bosnian international player, mid-forties, was just named manager of the football club on late October

"Our club has been deprived of not only a excellent coach but most importantly a wonderful human being, a companion, and a athlete who, with his knowledge, energy and character has created lasting memories on the hearts of all who were acquainted with him"

The national football governing body said its "soccer family has lost one more genuine soccer expert" with his death

"In the course of his lengthy professional experience, Zizovic represented numerous clubs in the top division of the nation, especially Zrinjski Mostar, FK Radnik Bijeljina and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he also wore the jersey of the national squad"

"After ending his professional playing days, he devoted his efforts to management, directing teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring nations"

"His untimely passing signifies a significant blow for the national sports community"

"The dedication for soccer and the mark you left will remain with us forever"

Major organizations also paid tribute, including Red Star Belgrade, who conveyed their "deepest condolences"