# Deaths of prominent Balkan football figures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deaths-of-prominent-balkan-football-figures
> Updated: 2026-08-19T14:40:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, two prominent figures in regional football history passed away.

Ratko Borovnica, the former president of the Football Association of Vojvodina and former president of OFK Kikinda, died at age 82. His career included significant contributions to Serbian and Vojvodinian football, youth development, and referee organization. He also served as the head of the Yugoslav national team delegation during a match in Vienna.

Lazar Radović, a legendary footballer, died in Belgrade at age 89. Radović played for Budućnost, Partizan Belgrade—where he won four Yugoslav championships—and had international stints in Greece and the Netherlands. He earned seven caps for the Yugoslavia national team and later held administrative roles, including serving as president of the Professional Committee of the Football Association of Yugoslavia.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Lazar Radović, legendary footballer, passes away at 89

Former Yugoslav footballer and legend Lazar Radović has died at age 89. He enjoyed a distinguished career with Budućnost, Partizan, and PSV Eindhoven, and served in various football administration roles.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazar-radovi-legendary-footballer-passes-away-at-89

### 2026-08-15: Ratko Borovnica, former head of Football Association of Vojvodina, dies at 82

Ratko Borovnica, former president of the Football Association of Vojvodina and prominent Serbian football official, has died at age 82.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ratko-borovnica-former-head-of-football-association-of-vojvodina-dies-at-82

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