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Mladen Zizovic

Memorial service held to honour manager who died mid-match

A memorial service has taken place in Serbia to honour football manager Mladen Zizovic, who died aged 44 after collapsing on the touchline during a match. Radnicki 1923's coach was rushed to hospital as his side's match against Mladost was initially suspended and then restarted on Monday. But following news of his death, the game was abandoned, and now his team are mourning his passing.

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Mladen Zizovic

Top-flight manager tragically dies after mid-game collapse

A top-flight manager in Serbia has tragically passed away at the age of 44 after collapsing during a match. Mladen Zizovic suffered a heart attack while watching his team Radnicki 1923 in action. Emotions ran high once it became apparent what had happened on the touchline during that contest, with several players breaking down in tears on the pitch as the severity of events became painfully apparent.

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