The football world is in mourning following the tragic death of Alex Manninger, former goalkeeper for clubs such as Arsenal and Juventus, who passed away at the age of 48 after his vehicle was struck by a train in Austria.
The accident occurred at a railway crossing in Salzburg, where the former player did not survive despite emergency responders’ attempts to revive him.
Manninger had a distinguished career in Europe, best remembered for his time at Arsenal, where he was part of the Premier League-winning squad in 1998, as well as his experience in Italy with Juventus.
Following the news, numerous clubs and football figures expressed their grief and shared messages of condolence, highlighting his professionalism and character both on and off the field.
His passing has caused deep shock across the international sports community.
What happened to Alex Manninger?
He died in an accident when his vehicle was hit by a train at a railway crossing in Austria.
A loss that leaves a lasting mark on football and on those who followed his career.
