George Baldock was found dead in the swimming pool of his house.
Stakeholders continue to pay their tributes to former Sheffield United defender George Baldock following his untimely demise.
The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens. Police attempted to resuscitate Baldock at the scene but he could not be revived and medical emergency units confirmed his death, Reuters news agency reported, citing a police official.
Baldock had joined Greek side Panathinaikos in the summer after seven years at the Blades. The social media accounts of Panathinaikos and the Greece national team blackened their profile pictures on Wednesday evening.
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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, who started his career at Sheffield United, posted a picture of Baldock with a broken heart emoji and the letters RIP. Former Sheffield United team-mate Dean Henderson posted "RIP Blades legend" on X along with a picture of the pair.
The Football Association said in a statement: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of George Baldock at the age of 31. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with George's family, friends and team-mates at club and country. "
The England national team said on X: "We're extremely saddened by the passing of George Baldock. George was close to many of our players, and represented Greece - our opponents on Thursday night. We're thinking of George's family, friends and team-mates at club and country at this difficult time."
The English Football League said in a statement: "The EFL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George Baldock, a player who made a lasting impact with spells across the league at Sheffield United, Oxford United, Northampton Town and MK Dons. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former colleagues."
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The Greek Super League 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."
Baldock had made four appearances for Panathinaikos and started in their goalless draw with Olympiakos on Sunday. He was capped 12 times by Greece, who he qualified for through his grandmother.
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