Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car reportedly hit by a train
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Former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died after his car was reportedly hit by a train in Salzburg.
Manninger was 48 and played for a number of clubs in Europe, including Juventus and Salzburg.
Many of the clubs paid tribute on social media.
Salzburg police did not name Manninger but Austria’s national broadcaster ORF reported he was fatally injured in an incident at a level crossing on Thursday morning local time.
Manninger won the 1998 Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal and was also a Serie A winner with Juventus.
He made 33 appearances for his country.
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