The lifeless body of George Baldock was found in the swimming pool of his home south of Athens. The causes of death are not yet clear
Mourning in the world of football. Yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 9 October, the lifeless body of was found in the swimming pool at home George Baldockthe defender of the Hellenic national team and Panathinaikos.
According to the first information released by the local press, it was the player’s wife who raised the alarm, after having tried in vain to contact her husband throughout the entire day yesterday. His lifeless body was found in the swimming pool by the owner of the house, located in Glyfaldaa suburban neighborhood south of Athens.
Emergency services quickly arrived on site and attempted in vain to resuscitate the athlete. Unfortunately, however, for the 31 year old there was nothing to be done. The doctors could not help but confirm that he had died. The causes that led to the young footballer’s death are not yet clear.
Who was George Baldock
The 31-year-old George Baldock, of British origins, moved to Panathinaikos last summer, thus leaving the shirt of Sheffield Unitedthe English team in which he played for 7 years, playing more than 200 matches.
He had played just four games in the green shirt of Athens before the tragedy occurred, the last one on Sunday 6 October againstOlympiacosthe final ended 0-0, in which Baldock remained on the pitch for 75 minutes.
The condolences of the Clubs
The tragic news of the sudden and untimely death of full-back George Baldock has obviously shocked the world of football.
The Panathinaikosthe Greek Football Federation but also the former team of Sheffield United they expressed all the profound sadness and immense pain for the serious loss suffered.
Below is the announcement published by the Greek Football Federation regarding the dramatic event:
“The entire Super League football family expresses its deep sorrow at the untimely loss of the defender of Panathinaikos and our national team, George Baldock, and extends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones”.
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