Athletes in tears as coach succumbs during match

Players fell to the ground weeping as they discovered of their head coach's demise during a match in the country's premier division

Team manager the former international suffered a collapse and was given medical attention on the sidelines before being taken to hospital during his team's match at Mladost Lucani on Monday

The Serbian SuperLiga match went on but was halted moments before half-time when word of the manager's demise arrived at the venue

Footage of the match showed athletes and staff from the competing clubs in emotional pain at the news

The former BH national team member, mid-forties, was only appointed leader of FK Radnicki 1923 on October 23rd

"The organization has suffered the loss of not only a excellent coach but most importantly a good man, a friend, and a sportsman who, with his understanding, energy and nobility has made a significant impact on the emotions of all who were acquainted with him"

The Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "soccer family has lost one more dedicated sports professional" with his demise

"In the course of his extensive athletic journey, the coach played for numerous clubs in the Premier League of the country, most notably his former club, FK Radnik Bijeljina and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the jersey of the national squad"

"Upon completing his playing career, he devoted his efforts to coaching, leading teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina and surrounding countries"

"The premature death signifies a major setback for Bosnian-Herzegovinian football"

"The dedication for the sport and the mark you left will be remembered by all forever"

Major organizations additionally expressed condolences, including the famous club, who expressed their "most sincere sympathies"