Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Sevilla footballer, Jose Antonio Reyes killed in a car accident at the age of 35

Former Arsenal football player, Antonio Reyes died this morning June 1st in a car accident. His current Spanish club, Sevilla confirmed the news this morning with a tweet that reads, ‘we couldn’t be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star José Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace’.

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We couldn’t be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star José Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace.

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Late Antonio Reyes was the youngest player in Sevilla history to make his debut for the club, making his first appearance for the club at just 16-years-old.

 

Former club Espanyol joined the legions of supporters paying tribute.  “From RCD Espanyol we wish to express our heartfelt condolences and send all our support to the family and to those at Sevilla.”