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Former Arsenal keeper Manninger killed

Former Arsenal keeper Manninger killed

The football community is in mourning after the sudden passing of Alex Manninger, who enjoyed a distinguished 22-year professional career.

Manninger is best remembered by English fans for his crucial role in Arsenal's 1998 Premier League and FA Cup double-winning season.

Tributes have poured in from his former clubs, including Juventus and Red Bull Salzburg, praising his professionalism and calm demeanor both on and off the pitch.

After retiring from football, Manninger had returned to his first passion, working as a master carpenter in his native country.

Alex Manninger Original: Roger Gorączniak Derivative work: Danyele, Public domain
Alex Manninger
Austrian association football player
David Seaman
Ex England footballer
Arsenal F.C.
Association football club in London, England
Liverpool F.C.
Association football club in Liverpool, England
Salzburg
City in Austria, eponymous capital city of the federal state of Salzburg