Juventus Honors Manninger with Armbands and Silence Against Bologna

Juventus Honors Manninger with Armbands and Silence Against Bologna

Juventus will pay tribute to former goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who died Thursday in an accident. The homage will take place during the home match against Bologna at the Allianz Stadium.

Luciano Spalletti’s side will wear black armbands. A minute of silence will be observed before kick-off.

The club released a brief notice describing the planned gestures. The message confirmed Juventus Honors Manninger with Armbands during the fixture.

Manninger’s time at Juventus

Alex Manninger wore the Juventus shirt for four seasons, from 2008 to 2012. He was part of the squad that won a Serie A title during that spell.

He was 48 at the time of his death. His years with the club remain a notable chapter of his career.

Tribute details

The minute of silence will be held at Allianz Stadium before the referee’s whistle. Players and staff will line up to honour him.

Fans are expected to join the tribute inside the ground. The club asked supporters to respect the moment of remembrance.

Reactions and coverage

Club officials and former teammates expressed sadness at the news. Condolences poured in from across the football community.

Media outlets will follow events at the stadium. Filmogaz.com will provide updates and reports on the tribute.

Supporters and the team will observe Silence Against Bologna ahead of the match. The gesture aims to mark Manninger’s contribution to the club.

Name Alex Manninger
Age 48
Juventus seasons 2008–2012
Major honour Serie A title
Tributes planned Armbands and minute of silence