George Baldock, a former Sheffield United defender and 31-year-old Greece international, tragically drowned while swimming in his home pool in Athens. Greek police confirmed that there was no evidence of criminal activity involved in his death.
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock drowned while swimming in the pool at his home in Athens, a family statement has said. Greek police earlier confirmed there was no evidence that criminal activity caused the death of the 31-year-old Greece international, who signed for Athens club Panathinaikos in the summer. 'We are heartbroken with the sudden passing of our beloved George.
' There was a period of silence before Thursday night's Nations League match between England and Greece at Wembley, with Baldock's picture shown on the big screens. Players of both sides also wore black armbands and the Greece team held up his shirt before kick-off.
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