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Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of just 26-years-old after falling ill while on international duty with Montenegro.
The goalkeeper’s sudden passing has shocked the footballing world with tributes pouring in for the Millwall star who has previously played for a host of English clubs.
Sarkic was in the coastal Montegro town of Budva when he reportedly fell ill while with friends at an apartment on Saturday morning.
An ambulance was immediately called to the scene, but attempts to save his life failed as he died around 6.30am local time.
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Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of just 26-years-old
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