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Ex-Tottenham defender Ramon Vega to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

short by Ishaan Mukherjee / on Thursday, 8 October, 2026
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has announced his intention to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in next year's election. The 55-year-old, who made 23 appearances for Switzerland, is the first candidate to publicly declare his bid. Notably, Infantino, who faced criticism over his now-abandoned World Cup stake sale plan, intends to run for a fourth term.
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