Matija Sarkic, a talented goalkeeper for Millwall and Montenegro, tragically passed away at the age of 26. Tributes poured in from his twin brother Oliver, Millwall head coach Neil Harris, and others who remembered him as a caring and good man. Sarkic's sudden death, just a week after being the best man at his twin brother's wedding, left many in shock. Family and friends shared memories of Sarkic, highlighting his impact beyond football.
Matija Sarkic's story is inspiring, heartwarming but ultimately tragic. His brother, father and former team-mates and managers have helped us tell it beautifully. Piece with @TBurrows16 & @greggevans40 #WWFC #AVFC #BCFC #Millwall #Salop @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/MpjwmOUh5E https://t.co/Cwsfbm3XFU
Matija Sarkic was just 26 when he died last week. He was a goalkeeper for Montenegro and Millwall but far more than just a footballer. Family and friends share their memories of a special young man taken too soon. 📝 @TBurrows16 @SteveMadeley78 @greggevans40
On June 8, Matija Sarkic was best man at his twin brother's wedding. A week later he died suddenly, leaving many people in shock. So grateful to brother Oliver, father Bojan & others for telling his tragic but inspiring story. #WWFC #AVFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/MpjwmOUh5E
Remembering Matija Sarkic, the talented #Millwall and Montenegro GK who died suddenly during a holiday with his girlfriend and former #AVFC pal. His father Bojan, twin brother Oliver + football friends tell the story. w/@TBurrows16 @SteveMadeley78 https://t.co/q4MIpFLu2a
Matija Sarkic was a special man and hugely talented goalkeeper He was taken far too soon, aged 26, and just a week after he was best man at his twin brother’s wedding Long read here, packed with tributes + memories With @SteveMadeley78 @greggevans40 https://t.co/eY902n43qq
Emotional moment Millwall manager Neil Harris chokes back tears as he reveals heartbreak over death of Matija Sarkic https://t.co/7geM6ntBUr
🗣️ "I wish he was still here with us I but couldn’t be more proud to say he was my twin brother" Oliver Sarkic has paid tribute to his brother Matija, who died at the age of just 26 https://t.co/MUMsTyrWyM https://t.co/sOSQb8qiNN
"A wonderful son and wonderful brother who was a really caring, good man." Harris pays tribute to Sarkic after shock death of Millwall goalkeeper ✍️ @sr_collings https://t.co/FymL2ERPVB
Millwall head coach Neil Harris has paid a beautiful tribute to Matija Sarkic after he passed away at the weekend, aged just 26 https://t.co/ONbmLMotT2 https://t.co/02JBXS5BqB
Slovenia wear black armbands for their clash with Denmark in touching tribute to Millwall star Matija Sarkic... after the goalkeeper's death aged 26 https://t.co/z873mCiT41 https://t.co/Lm38z9MYdl