Tragedy struck Croatia, 24-year-old footballer Dejan Orsush died of a heart attack on Sunday.

His club Otok played against Radnicki in the second county league, but during the match he suddenly fell ill, and soon after Orsush died in the hospital in Cakovec.

- We are deeply saddened to inform you that the player of FC Otok, Dejan Orzush died yesterday, after fainting during the match. He was a man of jokes, a talent for football, a great player and an even bigger friend! He left behind a woman in the fifth month of pregnancy and a child.

Thanks to him for all the goals, helping the club and raising the mood while the boys had the hardest time! Always in our thoughts and hearts - reports his club Otok, a small town in Megjimurje.