Shock and sadness have swept through Serbian sports journalism following the sudden death of Predrag Paunović, affectionately known as Bursać, at just 48 years old. The former Kurir journalist, who spent his later years teaching English in China and Vietnam, passed away in a hospital in Vietnam. Paunović was a specialist in international football, with a particular love for Liverpool. His cheerful spirit, sharp pen, and professionalism left an indelible mark on the editorial teams of Kurir, Glas javnosti, and numerous websites. Serbian sports journalism has lost a dedicated colleague and a great friend. The time and place for the urn laying in his hometown of Obrenovac will be announced later. This loss reminds us how vital our journalists are as pillars of the sports world and how invaluable their dedication is. If you ever read his articles or followed his analyses, you know Paunović was more than a journalist – he was a voice of passion and knowledge. Now, as we mourn, we wonder – who will fill the void he left behind? If you have a story or memory of Bursać, share it, because people like him deserve to be remembered.
