Former Leeds United player Oliver Sarkic has issued a beautiful tribute to his twin brother Matija and a message to fans after the Millwall keeper’s tragic death. Matija, who was just 26, passed away on Saturday morning after reportedly falling unwell in the town of Budva. The goalkeeper, who was Millwall’s no 1, had been away on international duty with Montenegro and had played the the full match of a 2-0 defeat in Belgium earlier this month.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. His death left the football world in shock as tributes and messages of support poured in from around the globe. Writing on social media platform X, Matija’s brother Oliver said: “Thank you everyone for the love and support shown to Matija and our family.
Really shows the amazing person he was. I wish he was still here with us I but couldn’t be more proud to say he was my twin brother life won’t be the same without you. Rest in peace, we love you.
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