Wife of former Liverpool star sends heartbreaking tribute after tragic death

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Alex Manninger, the former Liverpool and Arsenal goalkeeper, tragically died aged 48 last week and his wife Emily has shared a heartbreaking message about the 'unimaginable pain' she feels following his deathThe widow of former Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has spoken of the 'unimaginable pain' that has 'broken' her following the sudden loss of her husband. "We are not the sort of family to share such sorrow and pain publicly, but I have no choice, as the outpouring of love from around the world has overwhelmed me."Emily described her husband as an 'amazing father' and her best friend, with whom she shared a 'perfect life'."Alex, you were the most amazing father to the boys - they absolutely adored you," she said.

"You had a huge impact on so many people you met," she said."You were extremely respectful - calm, genuine, organised, driven, kind-hearted, gentle, and loyal. You were so interesting to me, and so many others loved to just sit and talk with you.

I have to be strong now for you and our sons. I don't think we as a family deserved this, but I do believe there is a God above, and he has welcomed you home to your dad."Following the passing of the Premier League and FA Cup double winner, both Arsenal and Liverpool offered their heartfelt condolences, joined by Italian Serie A clubs Juventus and Fiorentina.The Reds said: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Alex Manninger at the age of 48.