Football mourns Jose Antonio Reyes' death
Seville reported the death of Reyes in a car accident. Afterwards, the club expressed their condolences for the death of the footballer: "We couldn't be giving you worse news. Our dear canterano José Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident. Rest in peace".
Extremadura, his last team, did not take long to post their own condolences.
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Oviedo replied to the team: "Our deepest sympathy and affection. Rest in peace."
Other Second Division teams joined, such as Malaga: "Malaga CF shows its condolences to family, friends and all the clubs where José Antonio Reyes played, international footballer who died this Saturday in his homeland, Utrera."
Reyes played in several Spanish teams. One of them is Espanyol: "Today is a very sad day for the whole 'perica' family. Our ex-player José Antonio Reyes has died. From the RCD Espanyol of Barcelona we want to express our deepest sympathy and convey all our support to the family and Sevilla."
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Atletico Madrid also joined in with the condolences.
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As did Real Betis, Seville rivals of the player's first ever team.
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Sergio Ramos, former teammate in Seville, said he was "destroyed" by the news.
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Arsenal also published a thoughtful message on social media, with Reyes having played for the Gunners during their "Invencibles" era.
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Real Madrid, also a former club of the player, joined in too.
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La Liga officials have reacted to the tragedy as well.
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La Liga also had to reschedule some games due to the player's untimely death.
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