Na sad news dey rock di football world as former Sheffield United defender, George Baldock, don die at di age of 31. Di body of di British-born Greece defender dey found on Wednesday inside swimming pool at his home in di southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, according to police sources.
Baldock, wey be of Greek ancestry and play for Greece national team 12 times, recently join Panathinaikos in May from Sheffield United after di English side get relegated from di top flight. Police try cardiopulmonary resuscitation on am but no succeed in reviving am, and medical emergency units confirm his death.
Sheffield United Football Club express deep shock and sadness over di news, saying, “Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of di passing of former player, George Baldock. He be extremely popular with supporters, staff and teammates during his time at Bramall Lane.”.
Baldock spend seven years at Sheffield United, making over 200 appearances for di club. He also play for lower league sides like MK Dons, Oxford United, and Tamworth. Di football community dey mourn his loss, with tributes pouring in from former teammates, coaches, and fans.
Di cause of death still unknown, and authorities dey investigate di circumstances surrounding his death. However, some reports suggest he might have drowned in his pool while under di influence of alcohol, though nothing official yet.