Two-time championship-winning coach Rado Vidosic has died following a battle with cancer, his family have confirmed. He was 64.
His son, Dario, revealed his death in a statement on Instagram on Monday evening.
"I am heartbroken to share that my father has passed away after a battle with cancer," Dario, a former Socceroo, wrote on Instagram.
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"I will carry your wisdom in my steps and your strength in my heart.
"Forever my hero. Love you, Tata."
Rado had success as a head coach in both the men's and women's game, helping Melbourne City's A-League Women's team to win a premiership and championship title.
He then moved into the men's program at the start of the 2022/23 season and led them to lift the A-League premiership trophy.
Prior to his time at City, Rado worked as a coaching assistant under former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou at the Brisbane Roar in 2011 and 2012.
Dario followed in the footsteps of his beloved father and has been working as a head coach at Brighton in the women's Super League since July, 2024.
Brighton confirmed in a statement last week that Dario had taken a leave of absence for the foreseeable future due to family reasons.
Rado did not only leave a mark on Australian football, having most recently announced that he would be joining Brighton as head of the women's and girls' coaching.
In that role he worked closely with his son, who remains in the top job for the Women's Super League team.
Brighton led the tributes to Rado on Monday.
"We are incredibly saddened by this news," Brighton's women's and girls' managing director Zoe Johnson said.
"Rado was an integral part of our staff, team and club. The impact he had on our team and everyone within it will forever be remembered.
"All our love and thoughts are with Dario and his family at this difficult time."
The Brisbane Roar added: "Rado leaves an enduring legacy at Brisbane Roar and within Australian football, having served the club as caretaker manager, assistant coach and youth team coach over several years.
"We join the wider football community in remembering Rado and extend our heartfelt thoughts and condolences to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace"
Australian great Mark Bosnich wrote: "RIP Rado Vidosic. A true football man, truly good man. You will be missed."
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