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Shock in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović dies during the game!
Mladen Žižović, coach of FK Radnicki, died during a game in Serbia. The sudden loss shocked the football community.
Shock in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović dies during the game!
Tragic news shocked the football world: Mladen Žižović, the coach of the Serbian first division team FK Radnicki 1923, died during a game on Monday evening at the age of just 44. This was reported by Presse Augsburg. Žižović, who had only been in office for a few days, collapsed on the sidelines in the 22nd minute of the game against FK Mladost Lucani.
The horror moment happened while the team was leading 2-0. Immediate action was taken and paramedics rushed him to hospital. Tragically, he could no longer be helped there and he died on the way there. According to reports from ZDF, the exact cause of death is still unclear. The referees decided to abandon the game just before half-time after the sad news of Žižović's death was confirmed.
Emotional reactions and appreciation
The news of the coach's sudden death caused shock and sadness among players and staff. Many were visibly moved and could not hold back their tears as the news spread. FK Radnicki said in a statement that they had not only lost an excellent coach, but also a wonderful person.
Mladen Žižović only took over the team on October 22, 2025 and was on the sidelines for the third time on Monday evening. He previously played in several countries and achieved notable successes, including FK Borac Banja Luka's qualification for the round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League in the 2024/25 season. A true football connoisseur who gained experience in Bosnia, Saudi Arabia and North Macedonia.
This stroke of fate casts a dark shadow over football in Serbia and beyond. The mourning for Mladen Žižović shows how important human connections are in sport and how quickly everything can change. The loss will long reverberate throughout the football community.