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Former Arsenal Goalkeeper Alex Manninger Dies in Car Accident

4/16/2026

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Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger died at age 48 in Austria.
Local reports indicate his car collided with a train at a Salzburg level crossing.
Red Bull Salzburg confirmed the death, with tributes from Juventus and Liverpool praising his professionalism.
Manninger made 64 Arsenal appearances from 1997 to 2002, contributing to their 1998 Premier League and FA Cup double.
Manninger earned 33 caps for Austria, including Euro 2008.

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Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger died at age 48 in Austria.
Local reports indicate his car collided with a train at a Salzburg level crossing.
Red Bull Salzburg confirmed the death, with tributes from Juventus and Liverpool praising his professionalism.
Manninger made 64 Arsenal appearances from 1997 to 2002, contributing to their 1998 Premier League and FA Cup double.
Manninger earned 33 caps for Austria, including Euro 2008.