# Ramon Vega Challenges Infantino for FIFA Presidency

> Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega enters FIFA presidential race against incumbent.
- Title: Ramon Vega Challenges Infantino for FIFA Presidency | Shortify
- Summary: Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega enters FIFA presidential race against incumbent. Ramon Vega, a former Tottenham defender, has announced his bid to…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/international-football/who-is-ramon-vega-challenge-gianni-infantino-fifa-president-election-latest-football/article71557159.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-07T17:46:46+00:00
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- Topics: ramon veega, gianni infantino, fifa, tottenham, presidential election, fifa presidency, sports
## Ramon Vega Announces FIFA Bid
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has publicly declared his intention to contest next year’s FIFA presidential election against incumbent Gianni Infantino.
## First Candidate to Challenge Infantino
Vega, 55, is the first candidate to publicly confirm a bid against Infantino, who is seeking re-election in March 2027.
## Infantino Faces Pressure
Infantino has come under increasing pressure after his failed attempt in July to attract private investment for a new FIFA commercial entity.
## Vega's Background
Vega represented Switzerland between 1993 and 2001 and played for clubs including Cagliari, Tottenham, Celtic, and Watford.
## Vega's Campaign Focus
In his manifesto, Vega said his campaign would focus on rebuilding trust, modernising FIFA, and bringing the global football community together.
## Weakening Support for Infantino
Last month, the Swiss Football Association withdrew its backing for Infantino, joining England, Wales, France, Serbia, and several other European nations.
## Key takeaway

Ramon Vega, a former Tottenham defender, has announced his bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency in 2027.