Juventus paid tribute to former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger following his tragic death at 48 in a car accident in Austria. The club described him as 'a man of rare values.'
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Juventus pays tribute to Alexander Manninger
Manninger died in a car accident
He was 48 years old
Juventus described him as a man of rare values
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Juventus pay tribute to Manninger after his death: âA man of rare valuesâ
Juventus pay tribute to Manninger after his death: âA man of rare valuesâ
Juventus honoured their former goalkeeper Manninger with a social media post on Thursday, hours after his tragic death in a car accident in Austria.
âToday is a very sad day,â Juventus wrote on X.
âWe have lost not only a great athlete but a man of rare values: humility, dedication, and an exceptional sense of professionalism. Alex Manninger will be remembered for the example he set, on and off the pitch. Juventus expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Alex Manninger and stands close to his family in this moment of grief.â
A Serie A title winner with the Bianconeri in 2011-12, Manninger spent four seasons in Turin, making 40 appearances during his spell in Turin.
He won the Scudetto in his final season at the club under Antonio Conte.
Manninger also played for Torino, Siena, Bologna and Fiorentina in Serie A, collecting 137 appearances in Italyâs top flight.
TURIN, ITALY â DECEMBER 16: Alexander Manninger of Juventus FC issues instructions during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Juventus FC and Manchester City at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on December 16, 2010 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
A former Austria international, Manninger also won the Premier League title with Arsenal in 1997-98.
The former goalkeeper had given his last interview to Gazzetta dello Sport just a few days ago, recalling his close bond with Italian football and Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon, and calling Siena his âhome.â
Q&A
What caused Alexander Manninger's death?
Alexander Manninger died in a tragic car accident in Austria.
How did Juventus honor Alexander Manninger after his death?
Juventus honored Manninger with a heartfelt tribute on social media, expressing their sadness.
What age was Alexander Manninger when he passed away?
Alexander Manninger was 48 years old at the time of his death.
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Juventus pay tribute to Manninger after tragic death at 48
Today is a very sad day. We have lost not only a great athlete, but a man of rare values: humility, dedication, and an exceptional sense of professionalism. Alex Manninger will be remembered for the example he set, on and off the pitch.