Austrian football has been shocked by heavy news: former Austrian national team goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has tragically died.
According to reports, the 48-year-old lost his life today after an accident with a local train in Salzburg, reports "Gazeta Express".
Manninger was a well-known figure in Austrian football and among the most respected goalkeepers of his generation.
He began his career at Austria Salzburg, and in 1997 made history by becoming the first Austrian player to transfer to the Premier League, to Arsenal.
During his time in England, he made 39 appearances and won the league title and the FA Cup in the 1997/98 season.
His career continued mainly in Italy, where he played for several clubs, including Juventus and Siena.
At the end of his career, he was also part of Liverpool.
At international level, Manninger played 33 matches for the Austrian national team and was part of the squad at Euro 2008, where he served as a reserve goalkeeper.
His death has left a huge void in Austrian football and has caused numerous reactions of grief in the world of sports. /Express newspaper
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