Footballers crying as manager succumbs during fixture
The manager had just assumed leadership of his team last month
Athletes collapsed on the field in tears as they were informed of their head coach's demise during a game in the country's premier division
Team manager the former international fell suddenly and underwent emergency care pitchside before being taken to hospital during his club's fixture at their opponents' ground on the start of the week
The top-tier contest proceeded but was abandoned shortly before half-time when news of the manager's demise reached the stadium
Video of the contest showed players and officials from the competing clubs in distress at the development
The ex- Bosnia and Herzegovina international player, mid-forties, was recently selected head coach of the football club on October 23rd
"The team has been deprived of not only a excellent coach but primarily a decent person, a confidant, and a athlete who, with his expertise, vitality and nobility has left a deep mark on the emotions of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The country's soccer authority said its "sports circle has lost one more genuine soccer expert" with his passing
"In the course of his extensive athletic journey, the coach played for various organizations in the first tier of the nation, most notably Zrinjski Mostar, FK Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he also wore the uniform of the country's representative side"
"After ending his professional playing days, he dedicated himself to coaching, leading organizations in the region and neighboring nations"
"The unexpected demise constitutes a significant blow for the national sports community"
"The passion for football and the impact you left will be remembered by all forever"
Major organizations additionally expressed condolences, including Red Star Belgrade, who conveyed their "most sincere sympathies"
