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International goalkeeper (9 caps with Montenegro), Matija Sarkic died as his club Milwall FC, playing in D2 Angalise, learned this Saturday June 15.
At a time when football is celebrating with the start of the Euro, a very sad story sends a chill down the spine. “Milwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26,” wrote his club playing in the English second division this Saturday, June 15 in the morning.
“Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this extremely sad time. The club will make no further comment at this time and ask that the privacy of Matija’s family be respected.” , added the club in its press release.
An indisputable starter, Sarkic has played 33 matches this season with his club and defended the CAE of the Montenegro selection twice. He also started on June 5 to face Belgium. However, he was not in the squad to face Georgia 4 days later… The reason for this absence is not identified but we can see on social networks that he was at his brother’s wedding ( also a professional footballer) the day before.
According to Montenegrin media, the 26-year-old goalkeeper felt unwell in his apartment in Budva, Montenegro. Paramedics arrived to try to resuscitate him after being called by friends, but were unable to do anything. Around 6:30 a.m. this Saturday, Sarkic reportedly lost his life.
The player also played for Anderlercht, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Stoke City during his career.
