- The 26-year-old Millwall goalkeeper died after falling ill in an apartment
- Matija Sarkic was on international duty with Montenegro at the time of his death.
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Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of just 26 after falling ill while on international duty with Montenegro.
The goalkeeper’s sudden death has shocked the football world with numerous tributes to the Millwall star, who previously played for a host of English clubs.
Sarkic was in the coastal town of Budva in Montegro when he reportedly fell ill while with friends in an apartment on Saturday morning.
An ambulance was immediately called to the scene, but attempts to save his life failed as he died at around 6.30am local time.
Grimsby-born Montenegrin international Sarkic was most recently in action just over a week ago when he played the entirety of an international friendly loss against Belgium.
Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of 26.
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