Football

Matija Sarkic, the 26-year-old Montenegro goalkeeper who played for English second-tier club Millwall, has tragically passed away. The club announced his untimely demise on June 15, without disclosing any further details.Sarkic's most recent international appearance was on June 5, in a 2-0 loss to Belgium. It marked his ninth cap for Montenegro, according to the country's soccer federation.Millwall expressed their profound sorrow and extended their condolences to Sarkic's family and friends. The club stated that they would not provide any further comment at this time, requesting that the privacy of Sarkic's family be respected.Sarkic made 33 appearances for Millwall after joining from Premier League side Wolverhampton in August 2023. He began his youth career at Anderlecht in Belgium before moving to Aston Villa in England. After spending five years at Villa, he left in 2020 and joined Wolves. He also had loan spells at lower-league English teams Birmingham and Stoke.Sarkic's passing has sent shockwaves through the football community. Millwall manager Gary Rowett described him as a "fantastic character" and a "great goalkeeper." Former teammates and opponents alike have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to his talent and dedication.The cause of Sarkic's death remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing. The football world mourns the loss of a promising young goalkeeper and extends its deepest sympathies to his loved ones.