Current and former Serie A players and coaches, including Antonio Conte, Gabriel Batistuta and Christian Vieri, are remembering Sinisa Mihajlovic on social media.
The 53-year-old died at Clinica Paideia in Rome today, Friday, December 16, 2022.
He had been diagnosed with leukaemia twice in the last three years, first in 2019 and then this past March when he confirmed at a press conference that the illness was back to he had to undergo a new cycle of treatment.
Current and former Serie A stars and coaches are paying tribute to the ex-Milan and Bologna coach on social media.
Check out all the messages below:
Conte:’You’ve always been a warrior on the pitch and in life. Have a good trip, Sinisa.”
Vieri: ‘It’s hard to find the words today, rest in peace big warrior.’
Oddo: “I was a kid when I watched you on TV, hoping to become a footballer like you. I grew up and suddenly that iconic image became a reality. I was one of your teammates, in my, our Lazio. We’ve always gotten along, there was feeling. You protected me, giving me caresses and slaps like a father. I learned so much from you on and off the pitch. I love you Sinisa, have a good trip.”
Pippo Inzaghi: “Ciao Sinisa, it was a privilege to know you and appreciate your qualities on and off the pitch, as a man. You were a master of football and life. You leave incredible emptiness. My affection goes to your family.”
Nesta: “Mister, you were a warrior, an example for all of us, especially me. I will never forget you.”
Frey, remembering one of Mihajlovic’s most famous quotes: “It’s not easy to wake up at 4:30 in the morning to go to work at 6:00, do all day and not make it to the end of the month. This is not easy. Being captain of a Serie A club at 22 must be a pleasure, a pride”.
Totti: “Goodbye my friend, I will miss you.”
Bonucci: “Today, football has lost a great coach and we lost a man with values that only a few people have. Farewell Sinisa.”
Pirlo: “A great man as well as being a great footballer… You have always proved to be a loyal warrior. Goodbye Sinisa.”
Zola: “Your human authenticity and passion for football will forever be an example.
You were a unique athlete: of all the free kick specialists… You were the best.
Rest in peace, Sinisa.”