Former goalkeeper Alex Manninger, aged 48, has died in a car crash in Austria after his vehicle was struck by a train. His former club, Red Bull Salzburg, confirmed the tragic news.
Key points
Alex Manninger was a longtime Austria international goalkeeper.
He died in a car accident at the age of 48.
Manninger's car was struck by a train in Salzburg, Austria.
Medical personnel attempted to resuscitate him but he was pronounced dead on the scene.
His former club, Red Bull Salzburg, confirmed his death.
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Longtime Austria international goalkeeper Alex Manninger has been killed in a car accident, his former club Red Bull Salzburg has confirmed.
Manninger, who also played for Arsenal and Juventus, was 48.
According to local officials, Manninger was alone in his car when it was struck by a train in the NuĂdorf am Haunsberg region of Salzburg in Austria.
Medical personnel attempted to resuscitate Manninger, but he was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Q&A
What caused Alex Manninger's death?
Alex Manninger died after his car was struck by a train in the NuĂdorf am Haunsberg region of Salzburg, Austria.
How old was Alex Manninger when he died?
Alex Manninger was 48 years old at the time of his death.
Which clubs did Alex Manninger play for during his career?
Alex Manninger played for several clubs, including Arsenal, Juventus, and Red Bull Salzburg.
What was the reaction from Red Bull Salzburg regarding Manninger's death?
Red Bull Salzburg confirmed the news of Alex Manninger's death, expressing their condolences.
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Manninger retired in 2017 after a 22-year career that featured spells in England, Spain, Italy and Germany.
He was a double winner with Arsenal in 1998 and a league champion with Juventus in 2012.
"Today is a terribly sad day. He has left us not only as a great athlete, but as a man of rare values: humility, dedication, and an extraordinary professional seriousness," Juventus said on social media.
Manninger also played for Fiorentina, Siena, Torino and Augsburg, among several other teams.
He made 34 appearances for the Austrian national team.
Manninger ended his career as a backup goalkeeper for Liverpool under JĂŒrgen Klopp.