Latest News About Alex Manninger

Here’s the latest publicly reported information I can share.

• Alex Manninger, former Austria and Arsenal goalkeeper, died in mid-April 2026 at age 48 following a traffic incident in Austria where his car was struck by a train near Salzburg. Several outlets reported the death and described it as a tragic accident.[1][2][3]
• The Austrian Football Association and clubs including Arsenal and Red Bull Salzburg issued condolences and paid tribute to him, highlighting his professionalism and impact on Austrian football.[2][3][1]
• Reactions from the football community included tributes from Juventus and Liverpool-related outlets and media coverage noting Manninger’s career spanning Arsenal, Juventus, and other clubs, as well as his involvement with the Austrian national team (33 caps).[3][4][6]

If you’d like, I can compile a brief dated timeline of the reports and provide direct quotes from the key tributes. I can also search for additional local-language coverage or official statements from Red Bull Salzburg or the Austrian Football Association. Would you like me to do that?

Citations:

• Reports of Manninger’s death and the circumstances of the incident.[1][2][3]
• Tributes from clubs and football figures.[6][2][3][1]
• Context on Manninger’s career and national team appearances.[4][3]