Spanish FA Could preside over Thursday's meeting

The arrest of Spanish FA Angel Maria Villar has sparked chaos at the federation, not least because their general meeting, where the LaLiga calendar will be decided, is scheduled for this Thursday.

Joan Gaspart, the former Barcelona president and the Spanish FA's current vice-president of international and institutional matters, could be the man to fill in for the detained Villar for the time being.

Esther Gascon, the general secretary, is another option to take on the temporary role.

According to article 34.7 of the federation's statutes, "in the case of the president's absence due to illness or another other reason which means he cannot perform his duties, the president will be substituted by the vice-presidents in order, by the treasurer or by the other longest-serving member - or oldest member, if there are two of the same."

Gaspart also defended Villar on Radio MARCA, calling him an "honourable man" and stating that he should be considered innocent until proven otherwise.

"I believe in justice, which can be slow but sure, and it wouldn't be the first time that this ends in nothing."

He also made it clear that this investigation was not something he could be associated with.

"I don't have a clue what happened," he said.

"I have only helped Villar with UEFA and FIFA contacts, but nothing more."