The world of football has united in grief following the death of former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Jose Antonio Reyes in a car crash at the age of 35.
Tributes have poured in not only from former team-mates but those who played against the winger following the tragic accident near his home town of Utrera, near Seville, which also killed his 23-year-old cousin Jonathan Reyes.
Arsenal hero Thierry Henry, who played alongside Reyes in the famous 'Invincibles' side, described him as a 'wonderful player, superb team mate and exceptional human being.'
Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car crash at the age of 35. Reyes, who was part of Arsenal's 2004 Invincibles team (pictured left in 2004 and right for most recent club Extremadura in March), was involved in a traffic collision in Utrera, the town of his birth located just outside of Seville, in Spain this morning
Above: images from the scene of the crash in Utrera show a car flipped on its roof by the side of the road
Reyes' Mercedes S Class, pictured, was completely destroyed after it rolled over and burst into flames after leaving the road
Reyes and his 23-year-old cousin Jonathan Reyes were killed in the accident. A third man, Juan Manuel Calderon managed to crawl free from the wreckage but later died from his injuries
Spanish police are investigating the cause of the accident, although the car was believed to be speeding when it left the road
The Frenchman wrote: 'I'm devastated to hear the sad news about Jose 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'.
Arsene Wenger, who was in charge of Arsenal from 1996 until 2018 and was boss during Reyes's time at the club, paid tribute to the Spaniard on Saturday.
'I am devastated to hear the terrible news about Jose,' he said in a statement released by Arsenal.
'To his family and friends, all support from everyone in the Arsenal family. He will remain forever in our hearts.'
Reyes joined Arsenal in January 2004 and helped the club complete their unbeaten league campaign for the remainder of that season, as well as contributing to the club's run to the Champions League final in 2006.
The Gunners 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.'
Confirming the news on Twitter, former club Sevilla said: 'We couldn't be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace'. Above: Reyes and his wife among guests at their wedding
It is reported one of of the other people in the car, his 23-year-old cousin, also died while the third occupant suffered burns. Above: Reyes and Ms Lopez at their wedding
Former Arsenal star Jose Antonio Reyes is pictured at the wheel of a car in an image he posted to his Instagram account
Cesc Fabregas, who was Reyes's teammate at Arsenal, said in a translated statement: 'My first great
