The family of football star George Baldock faced fresh heartbreak yesterday over the official cause of his death.

They were told it could be months before they know for sure what killed the Panathinaikos defender last month.

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The former Sheffield United player, 31, was found dead in his swimming pool. in his villa in Athens.

A report detailing the toxicology and histology findings will be prepared but is unlikely to be ready before the new year.

Dr Grigoris Leon, of the Hellenic Society of Forensic Medicine, said: “Publishing official findings could take months.

“There are only five people with the expertise to carry out microscopic tests in Greece.

“The cause of his death is most likely pathological and heart-related.”

Baldock, who signed for Panathinaikos in the summerwas repatriated to the UK and buried a week ago.

Mourners included former England midfielder Dele Ali..

Baldock, known to fans as Furious George due to his action-packed style of play, made over 200 appearances for the blades.

He also won 12 caps for Greece.

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