Greece mourns sudden loss of football star George Baldock

George Baldock, a footballer chiefly recognised for his time with Sheffield United and the Greece national team, passed away at the age of 31. The news of his death was reported by several sources, including the website ekathimerini.com.

The footballer was found dead in his swimming pool a few hours after his passing. No visible injuries were discovered on his body, and the causes of Baldock's death will be established only after a post-mortem examination. Notably, just a few days before his death, he played in a match against Olympiacos.

Baldock began his career in England with clubs such as MK Dons and Oxford United. He gained significant recognition as a right-back for Sheffield United. In 2019, he played a crucial role in the team's promotion to the Premier League after a 12-year absence. Most recently, he played for the Greek club Panathinaikos, having signed a contract with them after leaving Sheffield.

Although born in England, he had Greek ancestry, and he played 12 matches for the country of his ancestors. The last was in March this year during the play-offs for Euro 2024 qualification.

The death of the Greek-English footballer has caused a significant stir in the sports media. Condolences have been extended to his family and fans by top journalist Fabrizio Romano, among others.

Terrible, tragic news as George Baldock has sadly passed away aged 31. Baldock was playing for Panathinaikos in Greece after several years in England. Rest in peace, George, he wrote.

Additionally, the Hellenic Football Federation is seeking permission from UEFA for players to wear black armbands during the next two matches in memory of Baldock's sudden passing.