Greek national football player dies at the age of 31

Greek national soccer player George Baldock has died at the age of 31. Media reports that the Panathinaikos defender was found dead in the pool at his home late on Wednesday evening. The cause of death was initially unknown. Baldock played twelve times for the Greek national team and last appeared in the pre-European Championship playoffs against Georgia in March, when Greece lost on penalties. He was not called up for the upcoming duel with England in the Nations League this Thursday.

Baldock, who was born in Buckingham, played most of his career in England, including for Sheffield United. The defender only moved to Athens in July. “Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the death of our former player, George Baldock,” the club said in a statement. Baldock was very popular with fans, employees and colleagues. The English national team also expressed their condolences on social networks.

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