The previous Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died on the age of 31, Tremendous League Greece has introduced. His physique was discovered on Wednesday in a swimming pool at his residence in Athens, in keeping with police sources.
The reason for loss of life stays unknown. Police tried cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Baldock however couldn’t revive him and medical emergency items confirmed his loss of life, one police official mentioned.
Greece worldwide Baldock signed for Panathinaikos this summer time after a seven-year spell at Bramall Lane, making his debut in August. The total-back, who was not named within the Greece squad to face England on Thursday, featured in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Olympiacos.
A Tremendous League Greece assertion learn: “Your entire Tremendous League soccer household expresses its deep sorrow for the premature lack of Panathinaikos and our nationwide staff footballer, George Baldock, and extends its deepest condolences to his household and family members.”
The Blades paid tribute to their “extraordinarily standard” former participant. “Sheffield United Soccer Membership is shocked and very saddened to be taught of the passing of former participant, George Baldock,” a membership assertion learn. “The defender left the membership in the summertime after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extraordinarily standard with supporters, workers and team-mates who pulled on a crimson and white shirt alongside him. The honest condolences of everybody related to Sheffield United are prolonged to George’s household and mates.”
The England worldwide and former Sheffield United participant Harry Maguire posted “RIP” and a heartbreak emoji alongside a picture of Baldock on Instagram.
Northampton, the place Baldock had a mortgage spell in 2011, wrote on X: “We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of former loanee George Baldock on the tragically younger age of 31. George made 5 appearances in 2011 earlier than enjoying for Oxford United and Sheffield United. Sending our sincerest condolences to George’s household and mates.”
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