Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26, the club confirmed on Saturday.
The Grimsby-born Montenegro international was taken ill in Budva, a coastal town in his home country.
Sarkis was named man of the match after starring for Montenegro against Belgium last Thursday. He featured 33 times for Millwall after signing from Wolves last year.
The Championship club said: “Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.
“Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.
“The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”
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