Siniša Mihajlovic, a former standout soccer participant in his native Serbia after which Italy who grew to become a well-liked coach in Serie A, has died after an extended battle with leukemia. He was 53.
Mihajlovic’s household introduced Friday that he died in a Rome hospital.
Mihajlovic had most not too long ago coached Bologna for 3 ½ years, turning into a sentimental favourite of followers and gamers alike for his need to stay on the job even after he was identified with leukemia in 2019. Gamers typically gathered below Mihajlovic’s hospital window when the coach was receiving therapy. He was fired by Bologna in September.
A fullback and free kick specialist, Mihajlovic was on the Crimson Star Belgrade crew that gained the European Cup in 1991. He additionally gained Serie A as a participant with Lazio in 2000 and was on the Inter Milan crew that was given the 2006 Serie A title after Juventus was stripped of the dignity for the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal.Subscriber Solely StoriesPremiumPremiumPremiumPremium
“The Serie A league is deeply pained by the loss of life of Siniša Mihajlovic,” the Italian league tweeted.
“His pure class as a footballer and coach, his power and his humanity are an instance that leaves an indelible void in Italian and world soccer.” Mihajlovic additionally coached Catania, Fiorentina, Serbia’s nationwide crew, Sampdoria, AC Milan and Torino.