Soccer: German goalie dead

German international goalkeeper Robert Enke has been killed after being hit by a train at a level crossing.

Police said the death could be a suicide.

Jorg Neblung, a close friend and adviser to the six-times capped goalkeeper, confirmed it was suicide.

"Robert took his own life shortly before six o'clock."

The 32-year-old Germany and Hannover 96 goalkeeper - who leaves a widow and a baby daughter - had been suffering from a mystery ailment.