Greece Beats England 2-1 in Tribute to Baldock

Following the tragic death of defender George Baldock, who drowned at the age of 31, the Greek Football Association requested a postponement of their UEFA Nations League match against England, but UEFA denied this request, insisting the match proceed as scheduled. Despite the emotional turmoil, Greece displayed remarkable resilience, securing a 2-1 victory at Wembley, marking their first win against England in ten attempts. Players expressed their grief, emphasizing that their thoughts were with Baldock's family, with midfielder Dimitrios Pelkas stating that football felt secondary in the wake of such loss. The Greek team wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence in tribute to Baldock, who had earned 12 caps for Greece after qualifying through his grandmother. The football community, including England's team, expressed condolences and solidarity during this difficult time. Baldock's untimely death has left a significant impact on both teams and the broader football community.