Former AC Milan and Bologna manager Mihajlovic dies at age of 53
Former Serbia international-turned-coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has died of leukemia at the age of 53, his family said in a statement on Friday. His wife Arianna and their five children deplored the "unjust and premature death" of Mihajlovic who played for numerous clubs in Italy and competed in the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championships.
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- Published Date: 06:11 | 16 December 2022
- Modified Date: 06:35 | 16 December 2022
Sinisa Mihajlovic, who played for and coached numerous Italian Serie A teams, died on Friday after a long battle with cancer.
Mihajlovic was sacked as manager of Serie A club Bologna in September after they failed to record a win in their first five league matches.
The Serbian had become Bologna manager for the second time in 2019 and had been in charge while battling a severe form of leukaemia.
His playing career included lengthy spells at Sampdoria and Lazio and he also managed Serbia.
"A great man, a great fighter, we will remember him as one of the best Serbian players ever to play in Italy," said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in a tweet as tributes began to flood in from inside and outside the football world.
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