(Reuters) - The Spanish football federation (RFEF) named Juan Luis Larrea as its interim president on Wednesday, after Angel Maria Villar was suspended for a year following his arrest as part of a corruption investigation.
Villar was denied bail and Spain's state sports body took the decision to suspend him late on Tuesday, with treasurer Larrea, 71, taking his position.
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