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Sevilla's then forward Jose Antonio Reyes celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football in 2015. Photo: AFP
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Former Spain striker Jose Antonio Reyes killed in car crash

  • Forward also played for Arsenal, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and last played for second tier Spanish club Extremadura before his fatal accident
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Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Spain star Jose Antonio Reyes has been killed in a car crash, his hometown club Sevilla said on Saturday. He was 35.

Reyes, who shot to fame at Sevilla before a switch to Arsenal followed by spells at Real and Atletico Madrid, was on the books with second tier Spanish club Extremadura.

Jose Antonio Reyes turns out for Sevilla. Photo: EPA

“We couldn’t be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace,” Sevilla, where he spent two four-year spells, said on Twitter.

Current club second tier Extremadura also went on to announce the news.

“With broken hearts we announce the news of our player Jose Antonio Reyes’ death in a car crash and we ask for you to pray for his soul,” the club said.

Sevilla’s Vitolo and Jose Antonio Reyes celebrate with the trophy and teammates after winning the Uefa Europa League final in 2016. Photo: Reuters
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