Alex Manninger Dies: Former Juventus and Arsenal Goalkeeper Passes Away in Car Crash Aged 48

Manninger earned 33 caps for his country. He famously secured a Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal during the 1997–98 season, stepping in to keep six consecutive clean sheets.

Alex Manninger earned 33 caps for Austria. (Photo X@ FabrizioRomano)

Former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died aged 48 following a fatal car collision in Nußdorf am Haunsberg, Austria, on 16 April 2026. Emergency responders attended the scene on Thursday, but the Austrian international was sadly pronounced dead upon arrival. Tributes are currently pouring in from the global football community. Manninger earned 33 caps for his country. He famously secured a Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal during the 1997–98 season, stepping in to keep six consecutive clean sheets. Lionel Messi Faces USD 7 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Contract Breach and Fraud.

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