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The accused made no comments as they arrived at the court in the eastern city of Valencia for the start of proceedings which are expected to last until September 30. But it triggered an investigation by Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutors’ office over suspect payments to playing staff and coaches. Real Zaragoza’s coach at the time, Mexico’s Javier Aguirre, is also on trial. Aguirre was sacked as Japan’s coach in 2015 over his implication in the scandal.