Here’s the latest I can provide based on recent reports:
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Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper, has reportedly died in a road incident in Austria in mid-April 2026. Multiple outlets echoed the confirmation from his former club Red Bull Salzburg, noting his age as 48. [Sources citing Times of India and ITV News, April 15, 2026][1][2]
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Reactions poured in from clubs and colleagues, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Juventus, with statements expressing condolences and acknowledging his career across several top European clubs.[2][3]
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Context on Manninger’s career: he played for clubs including Red Bull Salzburg, Arsenal, Liverpool, Torino, Bologna, Siena, Juventus, Augsburg, and had a stint with Espanyol, with notable Premier League and Serie A appearances.[4][2]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed timelines, quotes from the tributes, or compile a short tribute piece with verified citations.
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forum.thefishy.co.ukTributes have poured in for the former Gunners goalkeeper
www.gbnews.comFormer Liverpool and Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train.
www.daveockop.comInternational Sports News: Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper, has died at the age of 48 after a tragic accident in Austria. Police confirmed that his car.
timesofindia.indiatimes.comAfter Alex Manninger completed his transfer to Liverpool today, subject to international clearance, learn more about Jürgen Klopp's latest recruit with our profile piece.
www.liverpoolfc.comAlex Manninger, former Arsenal goalkeeper, has tragically died in a car accident on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was 48 years old.Manninger died after his car was hit by a train at level crossing in Salzburg at about 08:20 local...
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www.newsnow.co.ukAlex Manninger was 48 years old. ITV National News
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