
Utrera will rename its municipal stadium in honor of former Arsenal forward José Antonio Reyes, seven years after his tragic death in a traffic accident.
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Utrera is to rename its main municipal stadium after former Arsenal forward José Antonio Reyes, seven years after his death in a traffic accident.
The plenary session of Seville City Council unanimously approved the decision to rename the current Municipal Stadium of Vistalegre as the JosĂ© Antonio Reyes CalderĂłn Municipal Stadium, ensuring the former playerâs name remains permanently attached to the town where he was born.
The measure was approved during the ordinary session for April and will also involve updating the municipal inventory, as well as installing an identification plaque at the stadium.
The local authority also plans to hold a tribute in memory of Reyes, with relatives and people close to the former footballer expected to attend.
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For Arsenal, Reyes remains an important part of the clubâs modern history. He joined from , where he had come through the academy, and was part of the Invincibles squad that won the unbeaten in 2003/04. He also won the .
Utrera is renaming its stadium to honor José Antonio Reyes for his contributions to football and to commemorate him seven years after his death.
José Antonio Reyes passed away in a traffic accident seven years ago.
José Antonio Reyes was a forward for Arsenal, contributing to the team's success during his time there.

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His wider career took in some of the biggest clubs in Spain and Europe, including Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Benfica, Espanyol, Extremadura and Córdoba CF.