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Ex-Arsenal star Jose Antonio Reyes dies in accident
00:18 - Source: CNN
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The funeral of former Spain international Jose Antonio Reyes took place Monday in his hometown of Utrera, which is near the city of Seville.

Reyes, who also played for Arsenal, Real Madrid and Sevilla, died in a car crash on Saturday. He was 35.

READ: Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Reyes dies in traffic accident

Reyes' coffin, covered with the flags of the village of Utrera and Sevilla FC, was carried through his hometown.
Reyes' coffin, covered with the flags of the village of Utrera and Sevilla FC, was carried through his hometown.
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Reyes’ coffin was carried through the streets of Utrera before the funeral service at a local church.

Francisco Reyes (C) is helped as he attends the funeral for his son.
Francisco Reyes (C) is helped as he attends the funeral for his son.
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Reyes, who won 21 caps for his country, began his career with Sevilla as a youth team player before making his first-team debut at the age of 16.

The Spaniard would eventually move to a string of top-flight teams around Europe, including Arsenal, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Sevilla's director of football of Ramon Rodriguez, better known as "Monchi," attended the funeral.
Sevilla's director of football of Ramon Rodriguez, better known as "Monchi," attended the funeral.
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Reyes was part of the Arsenal side nicknamed the ‘Invincibles’ after it won the 2004 Premier League title without losing a single game. He also won the FA Cup and helped the club reach the 2006 Champions League final where it lost to Barcelona.

A picture of Reyes with his children rests on the coffin.
A picture of Reyes with his children rests on the coffin.
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The winger then joined Real Madrid on loan where he won the Spanish league title in 2007. He then moved across town to Atletico Madrid before returning to Sevilla in 2016.

Former player Luisao (3L) and the president of Portuguese team Porto FC, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa (R) attend the wake.
Former player Luisao (3L) and the president of Portuguese team Porto FC, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa (R) attend the wake.
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Reyes, a five-time Europa League winner who also did stints at Benfica and Espanyol, among other teams, had spent this season with Extremadura in the Spanish second division.