Players weeping as coach passes away in the middle of match
The manager was recently appointed of the football club just weeks ago
Players fell to the ground weeping as they discovered of their manager's death in the middle of a contest in the Serbian SuperLiga
FK Radnicki 1923 coach the former international collapsed and received treatment pitchside before being rushed to a healthcare center during his team's match at Mladost Lucani on Monday
The professional game went on but was abandoned moments before the interval when news of the coach's passing arrived at the ground
Recordings of the contest showed team members and personnel from both sides in emotional pain at the tragic information
The former BH international player, 44, was recently selected head coach of FK Radnicki 1923 on 23 October
"Our club has suffered the loss of not only a outstanding specialist but most importantly a decent person, a confidant, and a sportsman who, with his understanding, energy and character has created lasting memories on the emotions of all who had the privilege of meeting him"
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "football community has suffered the loss of one more dedicated sports professional" with his death
"Throughout his rich playing career, the coach played for numerous clubs in the first tier of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly HSK Zrinjski Mostar, another team and Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the uniform of the national squad"
"After ending his playing career, he dedicated himself to management, directing teams in the area and surrounding countries"
"The premature death signifies a great loss for the national sports community"
"Your love for football and the mark you left will stay in our memories permanently"
Major organizations furthermore offered sympathies, including the renowned team, who expressed their "most sincere sympathies"