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Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency

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First reported on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 13:28 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 17:29 EDT

Summary

Ramon Vega, a former Tottenham defender and Switzerland international, has confirmed his plan to challenge Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election, becoming Infantino's first presidential rival. Vega, a treble winner with Celtic, played for the club during Martin O'Neill's first spell.

Latest: Former Tottenham and Celtic defender Ramon Vega confirmed his plan to challenge Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 7 October

    Former Tottenham and Celtic defender Ramon Vega confirmed his plan to challenge Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election.