Spain legend Santiago Canizares says Jose Antonio Reyes 'does not deserve a tribute like a hero.'
Former Arsenal forward Reyes tragically died in a car crash on Saturday morning just outside Seville aged 35.
Canizares, who played with Reyes for Spain, criticised Reyes for driving at a high speed.
Santiago Canizares says Jose Antonio Reyes 'does not deserve a tribute like a hero'
Canizares tweeted: 'Driving at high speed shows a reprehensible attitude'
Canizares (back row, third from left) and Reyes (second row, second from right) were both part of the Spain squad at the 2006 World Cup
Ex-Valencia and Real Madrid goalkeeper Canizares tweeted: 'Driving at high speed shows a reprehensible attitude. In the accident there have been victims in addition to the driver.
'Reyes does not deserve a tribute like a hero.
'But that does not mean that I regret what happened and that I pray for their souls.'
His cousin Jonathan Reyes, 23, a back seat passenger, also died along with a third man called Juan Manuel Calderon who managed to get out of the vehicle but suffered first degree burns to 60 per cent of his body that ended up claiming his life after he was rushed to Virgen del Rocio hospital in Seville.
He was also described locally as a cousin of the footballer, who also played for Seville, Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid.
Reyes' funeral will take place on Monday morning in the footballer's native town of Utrera after thousands of fans and well-wishers have had a chance to say their last goodbyes.
The former Seville player's coffin was due to be taken to his old football club on Sunday afternoon where it will stay from 4pm to 9pm before being moved to Utrera Town Hall.
After an overnight wake at the town hall, where well-wishers will be able to say their last goodbyes and offer their condolences to Reyes' friends and family, his coffin will be taken to Santa Maria Church in Utrera for a 9.30am funeral.
He is expected to be buried afterwards, although full details are yet to be made
