Pro-government says Serbian football loses a veteran coach as Radmilo Jovanović dies at 76

Pro-government says Serbian football loses a veteran coach as Radmilo Jovanović dies at 76
Radmilo Jovanović, a former Serbian football player and coach, has died at the age of 76, Radnički Kragujevac confirmed. The announcement prompted a tribute from the club, which described his death as a loss for colleagues, friends and the wider football community.

During his career, Jovanović coached several Serbian clubs, including Dinamo Jug, Radnički 1923, Šumadija 1903, Hajduk from Kula and Zemun. He was also a former player and coach of Radnički 1923, linking him directly to the Kragujevac club’s history.

In its statement, Radnički 1923 said it had received the news “with great sadness” and remembered Jovanović’s work both on the field and from the bench. The club said he had “left a mark in football” and that his death represented a loss to everyone who knew him and shared his passion for the sport.

The statement extended condolences to Jovanović’s family, friends and acquaintances, concluding with a traditional tribute: “May eternal glory and thanks be to him.” No further details about the circumstances of his death were provided in the announcement.