Former Inter Milan and Lazio striker Sinisa Mihajlovic dies at 53 following long battle with leukaemia

Sinisa Mihajlovic, former manager of AC Milan, passed away on Friday. He was fighting a long battle with Leukaemia.

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Sinisa Mihajlovic, former manager of AC Milan, Bologna, and Fiorentina, has passed away after fighting a long battle with Leukaemia.

Siniša, 53, announced in 2019 about being diagnosed with Leukaemia. His last job was at Bologna, where he was dismissed from his position after a poor season start. He was undergoing treatment while managing Bologna.

Sinisa Mihajlovic was born in the old Yugoslavia and spent most of his career as a footballer in Italy. He even spent two years with Inter Milan. But he was famous for his work as a manager. He was in charge of various Series A clubs and the Serbian National football team.


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Jordan McSweeney, who is 29-year-old, pleaded guilty last month that he killed and raped Aleena as she walked home in the early hours of June 26 in Ilford, a location in east London.

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Aleena, a 35-year-old court worker, was followed, grabbed from behind, pulled off the street, and dragged to a driveway, where McSweeney kicked and stamped on her.

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Fans and colleagues have poured in their tribute to the star. Fiorentina wrote that they are mourning the death of Siniša Mihajlović. While another tweeted that he was their childhood hero. Adding to the tweet, someone said they are grateful to have known him.

Mihajlović also played for Yugoslavia in the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. He was famous for his dead-ball skill. He spent his playing career between Rome and Lazio while also playing for Sampdoria in between.

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Series A released a statement stating that they are deeply upset by the passing of Mihajlović. His strength and humanity are an example, and his passing will leave a lasting mark on Italian and the entire world of football.

FAQs:

  1. Who was Siniša Mihajlović?
    Siniša Mihajlović was a Serbian professional football player and manager. He was in charge of several Series A clubs.
  2. Which Series A teams did Siniša Mihajlović manage?
    Siniša Mihajlović managed Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Milan. He also managed the Serbian National Football team.
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