Football clubs in Serbia to raise funds for family of de@d manager who suffered heart attack in the dug-out

Serbia’s top football clubs have made an incredible gesture towards the family of manager Mladen Zizovic following his sad passing mid-match. Zizovic, 44, collapsed on the side of the pitch 22 minutes into Radnicki 1923’s match against Mladost, and later passed away after being taken to the hospital.  The match, which was initially suspended when Zizovic collapsed and then restarted, was abandoned entirely after confirmation of his death was relayed to the players and coaching staff.  Footage of the incident was shared on social media on Monday, showing players and staff breaking down in tears and attempting to comfort each other. The sad news sparked heartbreaking scenes on the pitch, as players from both teams broke down in tears as they comforted each other in mourning. Radnicki held a memorial service at the Kragujevac city assembly hall on Wednesday morning to pay their respects.Members of the squad and club staff were in attendance, along with dignitaries from the Serbian Football Association, including the newly appointed national team coach Veljko Paunovic.It can be revealed that Super League clubs in Serbia are making a great gesture towards Zizovic’s grieving family, and will join forces to raise funds for his family. The fund, an idea proposed by Radnicki and club director Igor Konatar, will see each club allocate a symbolic amount in a show of unity for the late coach, as first reported by Sportske.  Furthermore, Radnicki will directly help the Zizovic family, players, and coaching staff affected by his tragic passing.  The same outlet claims that the club will pay out the family twice the value of Zizovic’s contract until the end of the season.  The post Football clubs in Serbia to raise funds for family of de@d manager who suffered heart attack in the dug-out appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.