George Baldock died while swimming at home in pool, family say

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock drowned while swimming in a pool at his home in Athens, his family said in a statement. We can confirm that a post-mortem examination has found that George tragically drowned whilst swimming in the pool at his home in Glyfada, Athens,” a statement from Baldock’s family read. We ask that you please continue to respect our privacy at this devastating time as we begin to process our grief.” Tributes were paid to Baldock ahead of England’s clash against Greece With England playing Greece in the Nations League on Thursday evening, players from both nations wore black armbands and held a one-minute silence before kick-off as a tribute to Baldock. Having joined Sheffield United from MK Dons in 2017, Baldock made more than 200 appearances for South Yorkshire side, helping the team secure two promotions to the Premier League.