- Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has tragically died at the age of 48 following a road accident in Austria.
- Manninger's car reportedly collided with a train at a level crossing in Nussdorf am Haunsberg on Thursday morning.
- Arsenal, where he won the 1998 double, paid tribute to the Austrian international, expressing deep sadness at his passing.
- Arsenal wrote on X: “Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger. All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time.”
- Manninger, who earned 33 caps for Austria, had a distinguished career including spells at Juventus, Liverpool and Torino.
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Alex Manninger: Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper killed in car accident aged 48