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 (NZ time). No further details were disclosed by the London-based club.
Sarkic’s most recent match for Montenegro was on June 5, a 2-0 loss atBelgium. It was his ninth international appearance, according to the Montenegro football federation.
“Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time,” Millwall said.
“The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”
Truly awful news of the death of Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic aged only 26. A young man with everything in front of him, puts everything into perspective.