Xabi Alonso insists he will fight to the end to clear his name after being accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors.
The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder is alleged to have committed three tax offences between 2010 and 2012, while he was a player in La Liga.
Alonso attended court in Madrid on Tuesday, where he learned that his case will be postponed until further notice.
Speaking to reporters, former Spain international Alonso said: "The court has assessed whether or not they are competent to start the case. I have to wait for their assessment, and respect and continue to trust in what justice will decide.