Matija Sarkic, Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper, dies aged 26

The football community is mourning the loss of Matija Sarkic, who played as a goalkeeper for Millwall and Montenegro. The 26-year-old passed away after falling ill at an apartment in Budva, Montenegro, according to reports. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, teammates, and fans.

The football community is saddened by the news of Matija Sarkic's death at the young age of 26. The Millwall Football Club has released a statement expressing their deep condolences and sympathies to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. They ask that the family's privacy is respected and the club will not be making any further comments. Matija will be deeply missed by his teammates and fans alike.

Sarkic, who was born in Grimsby, started his professional football journey in Anderlecht's youth academy. Later, he became a part of Aston Villa in 2015. He was then sent on loan to Wigan, Stratford, Havant and Waterlooville, and Livingston. Eventually, he transferred to Wolves in 2020. During his loan spells at Shrewsbury, Birmingham, and Stoke, he played in a total of 60 games. Sarkic joined Millwall in August 2020 and played in 33 appearances for the club.

Sarkic entered the Montenegro team for the first time in a game against Belarus in 2019. Recently, he also participated in a friendly against Belgium while on an international mission. The Montenegro Football Association announced in an official statement that Sarkic had passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning.

The Football Association of Montenegro has expressed their condolences to the Sarkic family after the tragic death of a beloved member of the 'Brave Falcons' team. He was a constantly cheerful player and joined the "A" selection for nine games, displaying his importance to the team. He had successfully passed all the junior categories of the Montenegrin national team alongside his twin brother Oliver. He made his mark on the iconic London club Millwall but his death stopped him from being a part of any bigger story. His death caused immense grief to the Sarkic family.

The Football Association expressed their sorrow over the passing of Matija Sarkic, the goalkeeper for Millwall, stating that they were very saddened. They expressed their condolences to his family, friends, and everyone involved with the club and the Montenegro national team during this difficult time. The Professional Footballers' Association and the Football League also gave their sympathies to Sarkic's loved ones and friends.