At the young age of 26, the talented Millwall goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has tragically left us.
His untimely demise occurred while he was on international duty representing Montenegro.
Reports indicate that Sarkic fell ill during his time in the coastal town of Budva, Montenegro, where he was spending time with friends in an apartment on a Saturday morning.
Despite swift medical attention, the heartbreaking news arrived that Sarkic succumbed to his illness around 6:30 am local time.
An investigation into Sarkic’s passing has been initiated by local law enforcement, with early indications pointing toward natural causes as the probable reason for his demise.
Expressing their profound sorrow, Millwall, a team in the Championship league, released a statement conveying their devastation over the loss and even changed their X profile image as a mark of respect.