Shocking! Former Sheffield United player dies at the age of 31
A tragedy has struck the world of football. As former Sheffield United Greek defender George Baldock who currently plays for Greek side Panathinaikos has died at the age of just 31.
Foreign media reported on October 9 that Baldock’s wife tried to contact him for several hours. But could not find him, so she asked the owner of the house. Where Baldock was staying in the city of Glyfada, south of Athens, and someone found Baldock’s body in the swimming pool of the house. The police tried to resuscitate him at the scene. But it was unsuccessful. The emergency services later confirmed his death. But the cause of death has not been determined at this time. However, the police revealed that there was no evidence that a third party was involved at the scene.
Baldock’s family released a statement saying that everyone was shocked by the loss. While current club Panathinaikos said in a statement. They were shocked by the loss and mourned his passing, and sent their thoughts to his family and close friends.
As with the Blades, a statement was released saying Baldock left the โปรโมชั่น ufabet club this summer after seven years at Bramullen, where he was a firm favourite with fans, staff and team-mates. The club would like to extend its deepest condolences to everyone involved. Especially his family and friends.
Players who played alongside him have posted their condolences. Including Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, who began his career at Sheffield United, and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who worked with Baldock on loan at Sheffield United.
Baldock, whose grandmother is Greek, was born in England and began his football career at Milton Keynes Dons, where he was a youth player, before moving to Sheffield United in 2017. Where he played 219 times for the Blades over seven years and only joined Panathinaikos this summer after the Blades were relegated from the Premier League, having made four appearances for his new club this season. At international level. He has won 12 caps for Greece.