Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Monday, 03 November 2025 23:28 / Updated Monday, 03 November 2025 23:40
Mladen Zizovic, the coach of FK Radnicki 1923, collapsed in front of his technical bench on the athletics track in Lucani during the match between Mladost and Radnicki, and after a few minutes the game was stopped, as the technician died on the way to the hospital at only 44 years old.
The coach of Radnicki 1923 collapsed on the athletics track of the stadium in the 21st minute of the game. The ambulance appeared on the field, and the paramedics took Mladen Zizovic. In the 41st minute, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game after it was learned that the coach died on the way to the hospital. The announcement was made by the club he was preparing through an emotional statement.
Moments of horror: Mladen Zizovic collapsed on the field during the match and died on the way to the hospital » Club statement
“It is with the deepest sadness that we inform the public, supporters and friends of the sport that our head coach, Mladen Zizovic, passed away during tonight's match between Mladost and Radnicki in Lucani. Our club has lost not only a great coach, but above all, a good man, a friend and a sportsman who, through his knowledge, energy and nobility, left a deep mark on the hearts of all who they knew him.
Radnicki sends his deepest condolences to his family, friends and everyone who shared his love of football with him. Rest in peace, Mladen,” FK Radnicki 1923 posted on social media.
Mladen Zizovic, a native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, played football only in his native country and Albania, having a career of 11 years, from 2005 to 2016. From 2017, he started his career in coaching, and since then he has trained Radnik Bijeljina, Zrinjski Mostar, Sloboda Tuzla, Al-Kholood, FC Shkupi, Borac Banja Luka and Radnicki 1923. Mladen Zizovic had been named on the bench of his new team a few days ago, on October 23.
His counterpart from Mladost, Nenad Lalatovic, also provided details about the tragic incident, immediately after the referee blew the final whistle in the 41st minute.
Football was not in the foreground, human life is the most important. I just heard something fall, a noise, I ran, he was fighting for his life, he was making some strange noises, he had had heart problems before, from what I heard. A big shock, a tragedy for the family, I have never been in such a situation before, I lie, I was, when Vladimir Dimitrijevic died.
I was shocked and now I have goosebumps. I heard the crash, unfortunately he crashed, he didn't make it, horrible situation… My condolences to the family.
– Nenad Lalatovic, according to sportal.blic.rs
