Paid tribute. Manchester City midfielder James McAtee dedicated his goal to George Baldock

The news of George Baldock's passing has shaken the entire football world and continues to resonate among players. Yesterday, during a youth international match, Manchester City midfielder James McAtee made it clear that he dedicated his goal to the Greek footballer.

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Details: Yesterday, as part of the Euro 2025 U-21 qualifiers, England faced Ukraine. The Ukrainians took the lead in the 71st minute, but in the 88th minute, James McAtee equalized. After scoring, he ran to the sidelines where the fans were gathered, lifted his shirt, and revealed another one underneath, with a message paying tribute to the late player.

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Quote: On McAtee's shirt, it read:

"Rest in peace, brother," along with Baldock's initials and the number he wore.

Reminder: George Baldock was found dead in the pool of his home in Athens on October 9. Since 2009, he had played in England for various clubs. His last team was Sheffield United, where he played from 2017, and following the Blades’ relegation to the Championship, he transferred to Panathinaikos over the summer.

At Sheffield United, James McAtee and Baldock played together for two seasons while McAtee was on loan from Manchester City, where he is a product of the club's academy.

Yesterday, McAtee not only leveled the score but also put England U-21 ahead. Ukraine had already secured a spot in the final stage, and yesterday's defeat marked their first in the qualifiers.