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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in road accident, aged 48

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died following a road accident (Tom Hevezi/PA) - (PA Archive)

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has been killed in a road accident, his first club Red Bull Salzburg have announced.

The Bundesliga outfit announced on Thursday that the 48-year-old had died, in a post on its official X account.

It said: “We mourn our former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who tragically lost his life in a traffic accident.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in peace, Alexander.”

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