 "Footballer George Baldock, 31, found dead in the pool of his home in Athens")
The world of football is in mourning after the tragic death of the footballer George Baldock31 years old, former player of the Sheffield United and defender of Panathinaikoswho was found lifeless in the pool of his home in the Glifada neighborhood (Athens). It was the player’s wife, who currently resides in the United Kingdom, who raised the alarm after spending several hours without being able to contact her husband.
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According to Greek media reports and also the BBC, It was the owner of the luxurious residence who discovered Baldock unconscious floating in the water So he quickly called the emergency services, who despite arriving at the scene in just nine minutes, could not do anything to save his life.
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The causes of his death have not yet been revealed and the Greek police have launched an investigation into this tragedy that has left both his family and his army of fans completely shocked. “We can confirm that George has sadly passed away. As a family we are in shock at this terrible loss. We ask that the media please respect our privacy at this time,” his loved ones said in a statement released last night.
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A native of the county of Buckinghamshire In the United Kingdom, Baldock began his sporting career in the youth ranks of the Milton Keyne Donsin England, and was a footballer Sheffield United from 2017 until last May, when he headed to Athens to serve in the Panathinaikoswhere unfortunately he has only been able to play some of his matches.
“The entire Super League football family expresses its deep sorrow for the untimely loss of Panathinaikos and our national team footballer, George Baldock, and extends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones,” the Greek league said in a statement. his death.
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Despite the fact that English blood ran through his veins, the footballer had Greek roots through his grandmother and played for the national team of this country up to 12 times. In fact, that same night George would have packed his bags to go to England where the Greek team was facing the English team, although he was currently injured. This is why, after its sad and unexpected loss, Greece has asked the UEFA permission for both teams to wear black armbands for the match Nations League which will take place at 7:45 p.m.
In addition to his wife to Baldock He is survived by his son, just one year old..
