Shock: Legendary national team goalkeeper lost his life in a tragic accident
On the morning of April 16, 2026, in Salzburg, Austria, the death of an important former goalkeeper was confirmed.
TL;DR
- Former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger died in a car accident on April 16, 2026, in Austria.
- Manninger, 47, played for prominent clubs including Arsenal, Fiorentina, Juventus, Udinese, and Liverpool.
- He also represented the Austrian national team 33 times.
- The accident occurred at a level crossing in Nußdorf am Haunsberg when his vehicle was hit by a train.
- The passengers and driver of the train were unharmed.
- Arsenal and Juventus shared tributes mourning his loss.