According to Montenegrin TV station RTCG, the eight-cap Montenegro player became unwell in the town of Budva while on international duty. According to RTCG, the state-run TV station in Montenegro, Sarkic went for a walk with his friends, had supper at a restaurant, and came home early from his apartment.
After waking up at around six a.m., he is said to have told friends he felt sick. They summoned an ambulance, but it was already too late.
After Millwall revealed the 26-year-old’s death, fans of South London’s Wolves, Aston Villa, Birmingham, and Stoke among other former teams sent out a plethora of condolences.
Viljami Sinisalo, 22, a goalie from Finland and a former teammate of his, led them by posting: “RIP Matija Sarkic, shocking news to wake up to this morning.” “A wonderful person and a fantastic friend, but sometimes the world is such a terrible place! Deepest sympathies to his entire family and loved ones.
The fans club for Millwall posted the following statement on X: “RIP Matija Sarkic. “We received the devastating news this morning that our goalie, Matija Sarkic, had passed away at the young age of 26.
“This is devastating news for his family, friends, and all of us who are connected to Millwall. “A lion is a lion, forever after.” Fundraising officer for Stoke City Community Trust Steve Hunt wrote:
“I’m devastated to learn that ex-Stokie Matija Sarkic passed away today at age 26, without apparent cause of death.
” Wonderful boy, best wishes to his family RIP. The Birmingham City official fans club vice-chairman, Paul Delves, shared on social media:
“Weak news this morning that our former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of 26.”
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