The day after their teammates found out about Baldock’s passing, Greece defeated the Euro 2024 finalists 2-1 on Thursday night thanks to a goal from Pavlidis in stoppage time.
Before the Nations League encounter, there was a minute of silence in memory of Baldock. When Pavlidis scored the first goal of the match, he hoisted his black armband, and the team as a whole raised Baldock’s number two shirt in celebration.
“It was a really special game for us because of George and of course we gave everything for him and for his family,” Pavlidis stated to TV.
We simply stated that we must perform for him. We want to play for him and give it our all, regardless of the outcome today.
defender Baldock, a 31-year-old Englishman who was born in Glyfada, southern Athens, drowned on Wednesday night in his swimming pool.
Baldock’s family expressed their “heartbreak” over the unexpected death of “our beloved George.”
George, you were the most wonderful father, fiance, son, brother, uncle, friend, teammate, and human being, according to a statement.
Those who had the good fortune to know you and those who adored you for you were filled with love by your boundless zeal and contagious charisma.
