Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Jose Antonio Reyes has died today alongside his two cousins, Jonathan and Manuel Calderon, in a car accident in Seville, Spain.

The 35-year-old ex-Spanish international and Arsenal hero – who was part of the Gunners’ Invincibles side that went unbeaten in the 2003/04 Premier League season – died near Seville, Spain.

According to the Sun, the footballer was on his way home to his family after training, having not been picked for the match against Cadiz tomorrow, Spanish media reports.

Shocking pictures online claim to show the aftermath of the crash, with black smoke billowing from a car lying on its roof off the road.

Reyes leaves behind two daughters, Noelia, five, and Triana, two, with wife Noelia Lopez, and a son, 11-year-old Jose Antonio Jr, from a previous relationship.

Arsenal today lowered its flag to pay respect to Reyes as former manager Arsène Wenger said: “I am devastated to hear the terrible news about Jose. To his family and friends, all support from everyone in the Arsenal family.

“He will remain forever in our hearts.”

It is not known what car Reyes was in but it is believed to have been a “high end” vehicle. In 2016 he was pictured posing next to a BMW Series 4.

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