Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies at the age of 26, says his English club Millwall
Matija Sarkic, the Montenegro goalkeeper who played for English second-tier club Millwall, has died. He was 26.
Millwall announced the death of Sarkic on Saturday. No further details were disclosed. Local media from Montenegro has reported he collapsed at his apartment in Budva.
Sarkic's most recent match for Montenegro was on June 5, a 2-0 loss at Belgium. It was his ninth international appearance, according to the Montenegro soccer federation.
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“Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time,” Millwall said in a statement.
Matija Sarkic playing for Millwall. Getty
“The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”
Sarkic played 33 times for Millwall, since joining from Premier League team Wolverhampton in August last year.
He also played for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Stoke City and Wigan. He also spent time on loan at Stratford Town, Havant & Waterlooville and Livingston.
A number of clubs across England posted tributes to Sarkic, including Leeds, Ipswich, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
