Greek soccer player George Baldock found dead in home swimming pool

George Baldock, a shot subordinate for Panathinaikos and the Greek nationalist team, was recovered dormant Wednesday astatine 31 years old.

Baldock was reportedly discovered unresponsive successful the swimming pool astatine his location successful the suburbs of Athens.

No different details regarding the circumstances oregon the origin of his decease were made available, according to authorities quality bureau ANA. An probe is ongoing.

Baldock’s woman had reportedly been trying to get successful interaction with him but received nary effect earlier the proprietor of the residence recovered him successful the pool, according to Greek outlet Sport24. An exigency services doc pronounced him dormant astatine the scene.

SDNA, different Greek outlet, reported an unspecified vessel of intoxicant was recovered adjacent to the pool.

Baldock, who was eligible to play for Greece done his grandfather, started his nonrecreational vocation successful England, including a seven-year stint with Sheffield United. After the nine was relegated, helium signed with Athens-based Panathinaikos successful May. Earlier this play helium made his Europa League debut.

A defender, Baldock had besides played 12 games with the Greek nationalist team.