Former Arsenal & Juventus Goalkeeper Alex Manninger Passes

0:00It's April 16th. Welcome to California News Today, powered by AI. Former Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger has passed away at 48 in a tragic train accident near Salzburg. The ex pro, who suited up for Arsenal and Juventus, was driving alone when his car guy hit by a local train at a railway crossing Thursday morning. Around 8.20am Manninger earned 33 caps for Austria and made 64 appearances for Arsenal from 1997 to 2002, backing up. The squad to premiere league in FA Cup wins in 1998. He also logged 42 games with Juventus from 2008 to 2012, plus stints at clubs like Liverpool and Red Bull, Salzburg. Clubs in Austrian football association are mourning deeply. Arsenal called it shocking and sad, sending thoughts to his family. Juventus praised his humility and professionalism, while the national team sporting director highlighted how he inspired young keepers with his calm.

1:02Reliability. Police in Salzburg confirmed a 48-year-old local man was pulled from the wreckage and got CPR plus a defibrillator. But paramedics couldn't save him. The train driver walked away unharmed, and they're still investigating what went wrong at that crossing. Manninger's legacy as a steady pro across Europe lives on, reminding us how fragile these moments can be in the beautiful game.