Team player died at just 31 years old

Greek football is in shock, there is great sadness: as it became known on Thursday night, Panathinaikos is a defender George Baldock at just 31 years old died unexpectedly.

He was found dead in the swimming pool of his home in Glyfada on Wednesday evening. The circumstances of the death are still unclear, and the police have launched an investigation.

The right-back, who was born in Britain, played most of his career in England, where he made his breakthrough at Sheffield United. With this club he was promoted to the Premier League in 2023. He folded after relegation last season Panathinaikos for which he is still on Sunday was in action in the top game against Olympiacos Piraeus (0-0). He has also played in the Greek national team since 2022, making a total of twelve appearances.