Tragedy in European Football: Former Arsenal, Juventus and Liverpool Goalkeeper Alex Manninger Dies at 48 Former Arsenal, Juventus and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 following a train collision in Austria. The Austrian international was involved in a vehicle accident near Nussdorf am Haunsberg, approximately 90 kilometers north of Salzburg, … Read more
Red Bull Salzburg’s pursuit of a record-extending eleventh consecutive Austrian Bundesliga title faces a significant setback according to the latest supercomputer simulations, which project Sturm Graz as the clear favorite to claim the championship. The forecasts, generated by multiple analytical models including Opta and Ligaportal systems, indicate a dramatic shift in the title race landscape … Read more
A Grandmother’s Intervention: How Johannes Hoff Thorup Swapped the Military for the Touchline A grandmother’s intuition—and a well-timed financial incentive—can change the course of a professional life. For Johannes Hoff Thorup, the current head coach of SK Rapid, that intervention was the difference between managing a football club in Vienna and patrolling the frozen landscapes … Read more
Austria Wien’s Coaching Crossroads: Helm’s Future and the Schmid Shadow Ahead of the Vienna Derby In the high-pressure environment of the Austrian Bundesliga, the days leading up to the Vienna Derby are typically reserved for tactical preparation and managing fan expectations. But, for Austria Wien, the buildup to the clash against Rapid is currently dominated … Read more
Linz Upset: Lilli Tagger Stuns Paula Badosa, Clouding Badosa’s Roland Garros Path The home crowd in Linz witnessed a genuine arrival on Tuesday as 18-year-old Austrian wild card Lilli Tagger delivered a stunning first-round upset over Paula Badosa at the WTA 500 Upper Austria Ladies Linz. In a match that lasted two hours and seven … Read more
Vienna could be on the verge of a major coup in the Austrian Bundesliga, according to former international Christian Prosenik. The 57-year-old, who played for both Austria Wien and Rapid Wien, believes the city is “ripe for the big coup” and a championship run is well within reach for either club. Prosenik, speaking on Krone.at … Read more
Record Participation and Elite Competition Highlight Gijón Speed Skating Event Gijón, Spain – The XXI Trofeo Internacional “Villa de Gijón” speed skating competition is set to break participation records and welcome a world-class field of athletes, solidifying its place as a key event in the Speed Track European Series. Organized by the Club Patín Pelayo … Read more
Sophie-Marie from Korneuburg in Lower Austria, a student at a higher technical school, is heavily dependent on the aid. The girl suffers from spastic tetraparesis, a disease that affects all four limbs and greatly limits her movement. This month, Sophie-Marie went to the south of Spain with her mother and father. “We took a vacation … Read more
The SCR Altach has done it! In the 35th attempt, the Rheindörflers managed to reach the semi-finals of the UNIQA ÖFB Cup for the first time. In the quarter-finals, neo-coach Ognjen Zaric’s team won 3-1 against Sturm Graz (to the match report>>>). Zech’s dream comes true “Sweet Caroline” echoes through the beak after the final … Read more
Christian Stocker has so far been more of an embarrassment chancellor and is still looking for his role. His programmatic speech shows: The ÖVP is nibbling on its past. Close Published on Close Article summary Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker gives a long-awaited speech in Vienna’s Metastadt, but the start is delayed due to a technical … Read more