The football world is mourning the loss of Matija Šarkić, the 26-year-old goalkeeper for Millwall FC and the Montenegro national team, who died suddenly after falling ill in Budva, Montenegro. Šarkić was found unresponsive in his apartment on Saturday morning, and despite the efforts of emergency services, he was declared dead at 6:30 am. The cause of death has not been specified, and Millwall FC has requested that the privacy of Šarkić’s family be respected during this heartbreaking time.During his career, Šarkić played 33 games for Millwall after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers. He also had stints with Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Stoke City, and Wigan Athletic. Šarkić had played for several clubs in England, including a period at Anderlecht’s youth academy before moving to Aston Villa at 18. His international career included nine appearances for Montenegro, with his last game being a friendly against Belgium on June 5, where he was named MVP after making nine saves. Tributes have poured in from across the football community, with several English clubs, including West Ham, Derby County, Leeds, and Liverpool, expressing their condolences.
Key points
- Millwall and Montenegro national team goalkeeper Matija Šarkić has died at the age of 26.
- Šarkić fell ill in Budva, Montenegro, and was pronounced dead at 6:30 am on Saturday.
- The cause of death has not been disclosed, and privacy for the family has been requested.
- Šarkić had a promising career, with 33 games for Millwall and nine international caps for Montenegro.
Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in the reported age of Matija Šarkić at the time of his death, with some sources stating 26 and one source stating 27.
👾Different sources report varying numbers of appearances for Šarkić at Millwall, with most stating 33 games, while one mentions 32 matches.
