The death of former Arsenal star Jose Antonio Reyes has continued to spark up an outpouring of emotional reactions and tributes from the football community.

The 35-year-old former Sevilla and Arsenal winger died in a car accident on Saturday.

The left winger played for Arsenal, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid among other sides and made 21 appearances for the Spain national team.

Spanish media said the accident occurred at 11.40am (0940 GMT) on Saturday morning on the road connecting his home city of Utrera and Seville.

According to Reuters, Reyes was under contract at Spanish second tier side Extremadura. Seven second tier games due to be played on Sunday, including Extremadura’s match against Cadiz, were postponed until Tuesday.

Reyes’ last match was a 1-0 win at Alcorcon on May 18.

Announcing his death, Sevilla said in a statement

“With a shrunken soul and a broken heart Extremadura reports the death of our player Jose Antonio Reyes in a traffic accident. We ask everyone to pray for his soul.”

Tributes have continued to pour in for him from his former teammates, former clubs and football fans across the world who have taken to social media to mourn the death of the footballer.

 

The Nigerian Football Federation tweeted:

SEA, it is with great sadness that I learned the tragic news about my former teammate in Arsenal, José Antonio Reyes. I remember a humble guy, who always smiled and remained positive. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. #GoneTooSoon #RIPReyes ?????? pic.twitter.com/caZe6lGhPN

— Emmanuel Adebayor (@E_Adebayor) June 1, 2019

His former club Arsenal tweeted:

Everyone at Arsenal is devastated by the shocking news that our former player Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision in Spain.

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Rest in peace, Jose ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AT6rLFutvI

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) June 1, 2019

Everton and other clubs also tweeted:

We join the football world today in mourning the tragic passing of José Antonio Reyes.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly sad time. ? pic.twitter.com/dCRj34jHtg

— Everton (@Everton) June 1, 2019

All at Wolves are deeply saddened by the passing of José Antonio Reyes. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and former clubs at this difficult time.

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— Wolves (@Wolves) June 1, 2019

Croatian Football Federation would like to express condolences to @SevillaFC, @rfef and the entire Spanish football #family regarding the tragic loss of Jose Antonio Reyes. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/KkO7Oqrlne

— HNS (@HNS_CFF) June 1, 2019

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His former teammates at Arsenal tweeted:

I am devastated by this sad news, Reyes was a gentleman. May his soul rest in peace. @arsenal #arsenal #coyg #premierleague #spain #london #rip pic.twitter.com/6JEK5lEpFZ

— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) June 1, 2019

Jose Antonio Reyes. I am shocked and devasted. I pass my condolences to his family. What a great guy and player. Thanks in assisting us to become invincibles.

— Jens Lehmann (@jenslehmann) June 1, 2019

Devastated by the news of my old team mate Jose Antonio Reyes at Arsenal. What a player. My condolences goes out to his family and friends ! Rest in Peace. Big lost.@arsenal @sevillafc pic.twitter.com/DuhkbvTB7A

— Sol Campbell (@SolManOfficial) June 1, 2019

I’m devastated to hear the sad news about José Antonio Reyes. Wonderful player, superb team mate and exceptional human being. I wish his family and friends continued strength and courage to get through this difficult time. #takenfartoosoon

— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) June 1, 2019

 

We join the football family in mourning the tragic death of José Antonio Reyes.

At this difficult time, our thoughts are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/IkRbPE8mpo

— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) June 1, 2019

See other reactions:

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of José Antonio Reyes. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

RIP José. https://t.co/Vb0XUjLzRb

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 1, 2019

Everywhere he played, Jose Antonio Reyes played with a smile pic.twitter.com/eacA2Yhb2r

— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 1, 2019

? @UEFA have confirmed that there will be a minute’s silence before the @ChampionsLeague final in memory of José Antonio Reyes.

? RIP. pic.twitter.com/qcyswilWZP

— SPORF (@Sporf) June 1, 2019