England and FA for Baldock: “We are devastated”

A shocking news spread sadness in Greek football, as George Baldock was found dead today (09/10) in the swimming pool of his home in Glyfada…

Understandably, this development did not cause shock and sadness only to Greecebut also in Englandthe player’s hometown, where he actually played for most of his career. In fact, both her national team England as well as the country’s football federation, FAissued a statement of condolence for the loss of the 31-year-old back.

“We are deeply saddened by the death of George Baldock. George was close to many of our players and represented Greece – our opponents on Thursday night. Our thoughts are with George’s family, friends and team-mates for club and country at this difficult time.”its announcement said national Englandwhile hers too FA found on the same wavelength:

“We are devastated to hear of the death of George Baldock aged 31. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to George’s family, friends and team-mates at club and national level.”

We remind you that on Thursday (10/10, 21:45) h Greece and the England they will meet at Wembley for the third matchday of the Nations League, with the “blue and white” having filed a request to observe a minute’s silence, but also for the internationals to compete with black armbands to honor the memory of the late right-back.

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 teammates at club and country at this difficult time. ?? https://t.co/agVypQ2eVK

—England (@England) October 9, 2024

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. https://t.co/QA4PbctRgL

— The FA (@FA) October 9, 2024