Head of Spain's soccer federation arrested in corruption probe

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Police have arrested Spanish Football Association president Angel Maria Villar and his son Gorka among others after a raid on Villar's office on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

Villar, 67, is accused of falsifying documents, corruption and misappropriation of funds, according to Spanish sports site Marca.

Marca also reports that he allegedly sought favors in his re-election as the head of the country's football association.

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