Montenegrin goalkeeper Matija Šarkić passes away at the age of 26.
Authority figures express profound sorrow over the heartbreaking news. Montenegro's Football Association feels deeply affected, having lost their beloved Matija Šarkić, whom they deemed as not just an exceptional sportsman, but a treasured comrade and friend.
In a public declaration, they described Matija as the epitome of their National team, both the current and future embodiment of their team spirit. His untimely demise has shaken and saddened them deeply.
Similarly, Millwall, a soccer club based in England's second tier, shares the sentiments of Matija's family and friends. They extended their love and condolences to him, expressing their tremulous distress during this sorrowful time.
Matija joined Millwall from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023 and played 33 games for the London club. As a goalkeeper for Montenegro, he made nine appearances, starting against Belgium on June 5, which ended in a 2-0 win for Belgium in a friendly international.
Grimsby-born Šarkić kicked off his career with Anderlecht in Belgium before moving to Aston Villa in 2015. Villa, an English Premier League team, lamented the unfortunate event and extended its thoughts and condolences to his loved ones.
Wolves, their former team, characterized Šarkić as intelligent, vibrant, amiable, and funny. The Premier League club communicated their profound sorrow over the disastrous news.
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The Football Association of Montenegro has announced that they will dedicate their upcoming matches in honor of Matija Šarkić. In the aftermath of his passing, Millwall FC has decided to retire Matija's number 1 jersey.
