Obituary: Ivica Osim (1941-2022)

Ivica Osim, legendary Yugoslav football player and coach, died at the age of 81.

He was Sarajevo-born and played 11 seasons for local team Zeljeznicar before moving to France to play for number of clubs before hanging his boots in 1978.

Osim made 16 appearances for Yugoslav national team and played a crucial role in Yugoslavia runners-up 1968 European Championships campaign.

He had a lucrative coaching career, coaching Yugoslavia national team 1986 to 1992 and Partizan in 1991 and 1992, among others.

FK Partizan expresses sincere condolences to Ivica Osim`s family and friends.