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Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has reportedly been found dead at his home in Greece.
Several Greek outlets reported that Baldock, 31, was found dead in a swimming pool at his house in Glyfada, southern Athens.
It is alleged that concerns were raised when Baldock’s wife, who lives in England, couldn’t contact him after several hours without a response.
Fellow Premier League players, including former Blades star Harry Maguire, led tributes to Baldock online.
The Manchester United and England defender posted a broken heart emoji alongside the words “RIP”.
Baldock made over 200 appearances for Sheffield United, including two promotions to the Premier League, before moving to Greek side Panathinaikos in May where he signed a three-year deal.
The defender also played for MK Dons, Northampton Town, and Oxford United during his career.
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 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/AcleGwFpAF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 9, 2024
Baldock qualified to play for Greece through his grandmother, and was capped 12 times by the Greek national side, although he was not in the squad to face England in the Nations League at Wembley on Thursday.
He made four appearances across all competitions this season.
In a statement, Super League Greece said: “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.”
Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock.
The defender left the club in the summer after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extremely popular with supporters, staff and team-mates who pulled on a… pic.twitter.com/OlDsn0lFpB
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Author : George Nash
Publish date : 2024-10-09 22:13:23
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