Ex-Tottenham defender Ramon Vega announces Fifa presidential bid
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has declared his intention to run for the Fifa presidency in the upcoming election. The 55‑year‑old ex‑Switzerland international aims to reunite football, deliver reform and restore credibility to the governing body.
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📌 Claves de la información
- Ramon Vega made 23 appearances for Switzerland between 1993 and 2001.
- He played for Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic and Watford before retiring in 2004.
- Vega worked in finance after retiring from football.
- He announced his candidacy to challenge Gianni Infantino in the next Fifa presidential election.
- To appear on the ballot he needs the support of at least five of Fifa’s 211 member federations.
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¿Quién es Ramon Vega y qué equipos jugó durante su carrera?
Ramon Vega es un exdefensa suizo que jugó 23 partidos con la selección de Suiza entre 1993 y 2001, y a nivel de clubes militó en Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic y Watford antes de retirarse en 2004.
¿Qué requisito debe cumplir Ramon Vega para aparecer en la boleta de la elección presidencial de la Fifa?
Para ser incluido en la balotaje, Vega necesita el respaldo de al menos cinco de las 211 federaciones miembro de la Fifa.
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has announced his intention to run for the Fifa presidency in the upcoming election.
Vega’s candidacy and motivations
The 55‑year‑old former Switzerland international, who also played for Celtic and Watford, says he aims to reunite the global football family, deliver genuine reform and restore credibility to Fifa.
Context of the Fifa presidential race
Current president Gianni Infantino has faced criticism after a failed attempt to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, prompting calls from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation for him to step down. Vega had previously considered a run in 2015 and again in 2019 but failed to secure the required backing from five of Fifa’s 211 member federations.
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