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Ramon Vega officially announces bid for FIFA presidency
The former Switzerland defender will stand against Gianni Infantino, who has faced calls to step down.
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Former Switzerland international Ramon Vega has officially declared his candidacy for the FIFA presidency, setting himself against incumbent Gianni Infantino. In a long public statement he set out his motives and objectives, L'Équipe reports.
Vega first signalled his interest in early October. According to The Sun, the former Tottenham defender had already announced plans to challenge Infantino, and the presidential election is due next year.
The Sun also reports that Infantino has been facing calls to step down.
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- L'Équipe — Un adversaire déclaré pour Gianni Infantino : Ramon Vega officiellement candidat pour la présidence de la FIFA
- TuttoMercatoWeb — Ramon Vega sfida ufficialmente Gianni Infantino: "Mi candido per difendere il calcio"
- The Sun — Premier League cult hero, 55, officially announces plan to stand against Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency
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