Tributes paid at England match to former Sheffield United defender George Baldock
Last updated 11th Oct 2024
Tributes have been paid overnight to former Sheffield United defender George Baldock.
England played Greece last night, with Greece celebrating their goals with a nod to the black arm bands they were wearing and raising a shirt with Baldock 2 on it in his memory.
The 31-year-old played for the national team.
His family confirmed yesterday he had drowned at his Athens home.
A sea of flowers and shirts have been left at Bramall Lane in tribute.
A statement from Greece's Ministry of Citizen Protection released on Thursday read:
"A preliminary investigation has been carried out by the Attica Security Directorate.
"A forensic pathologist was called to the scene and examined the body with no evidence of criminal activity.
"In addition, the police searched the house to determine if there are any traces of a burglary, with a negative result.
"Also, a specialised team of the Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Police carried out a check at the house in order to exclude the possibility of criminal activity."
Baldock's family said in a statement they were "in shock at this terrible loss" and called for the media to respect their privacy.
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