Former Arsenal goalkeeper dies hours after clash with Sporting | OneFootball

The football world is in mourning following the death of Alex Manninger, former Arsenal goalkeeper, who died at the age of 48 following a tragic road accident, hours after the clash between the Gunners and Sporting (0-0). The news caused great sorrow among fans, former teammates, and institutions linked to sport.

The death was confirmed by Red Bull Salzburg and also by the Austrian national team, who paid tribute to the former international. His career and contribution to Austrian and European football were remembered with sadness by various organizations.

According to the local press, the accident occurred on the morning of Thursday, April 16, near a railway line in Salzburg. Alex Manninger’s car reportedly collided with a train at an unguarded level crossing.

The authorities are investigating what happened to determine the cause of the crash. So far, no further conclusive details have been released about the sequence of events that led to the tragedy that claimed the life of the former goalkeeper.

Throughout his career, Alex Manninger played for several clubs, including Fiorentina, Torino, Bologna, Brescia, Siena, and Juventus. It was precisely while at Juventus that he won the Italian league title in the 2011/12 season, as part of the team managed by Antonio Conte.

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