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'Life won't be the same without you' - Oliver Sarkic pays touching tribute to twin brother Matija after Millwall goalkeeper passes away aged 26

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  • Matija Sarkic passed away on Saturday
  • Was in Budva during his death
  • Twin brother Oliver paid touching tribute
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    26-year-old Matija Sarkic, who plied his trade with Championship side Millwall, fell ill while with his friends in an apartment in Budva. Attempts to save his life were unsuccessful as the goalkeeper passed away at a tender age.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Amid tributes pouring in on social media from his fans and colleagues, Matija's twin brother and Decic forward Oliver Sarkic mourned his sibling's passing on X, as he wrote that the family's life will not be the same in his absence.

  • WHAT OLIVER SARKIC SAID

    Oliver wrote: "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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    WHAT NEXT?

    Millwall will be looking forward to paying tribute to their player once the Championship side are back in action in August.