Yet another healthy young athlete has died suddenly.
A British-Montenegrin soccer star has tragically died suddenly at the age of 26.
Matija Sarkic, a goalkeeper for Millwall and the Montenegro national team, collapsed in his apartment in Budva and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Sarkic’s cause of death has yet to be publicly released.
Millwall FC, in a statement confirming the heartbreaking news, expressed that they were “completely devastated” by his death.
Sarkic, The Lions’ number one goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.
A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions.
Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.
The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.
Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) June 15, 2024
Sarkic recently played in an international match against Belgium a few days ago, where his team suffered a 2-0 defeat.
Tributes to Sarkic flooded social media, with one account mentioning that he had attended his twin brother’s wedding just five days prior to his sudden death.
Just 5 days ago, Matija Sarkic attended his twin brothers wedding day. This one not only hits close because of him being apart of Millwall, but also because of the age factor. It came from nowhere. I shook his hand 2 months ago & you could tell he was a genuine & kind man. RIP😞 pic.twitter.com/7bONpNxPfO
— Ben (@BL98MFC) June 15, 2024
Everyone at Birmingham City is shocked and saddened to learn of the news that our former goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has passed away at the age of 26.
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) June 15, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all those that knew him. pic.twitter.com/NW0uFAKxh1
Heartbreaking news that Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away, aged 26.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2024
Thoughts with family… rest in peace, Matija. pic.twitter.com/uJm5mdV18E
🖤 RIP Matija Sarkic 🖤
— Millwall Supporters’ Club (@TheMillwallFans) June 15, 2024
What horrendous news to wake up to this morning that our goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the young age of 26.
Devastating news for his friends and family and for all of us associated with Millwall.
Once a lion, always a lion 🦁 pic.twitter.com/nlVAHh7Taj
