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Ramon Vega (born 14 June 1971 in Olten, Switzerland) is a former Switzerland international defender who won 23 caps between 1993 and 2001 and played at UEFA Euro 96. He played for Grasshopper Club Zürich, Cagliari, Tottenham Hotspur — winning the 1999 League Cup — Celtic, Watford and US Créteil-Lusitanos, before building a career in finance. He has declared his intention to stand for President of FIFA at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat on 18 March 2027.
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- Reuters · Iain AxonFIFA presidential hopeful Vega in it to win itInterview on his playing career, business background and approach to the campaign.
- FlashscoreEXCLUSIVE: Ramon Vega on FIFA presidency bid, Infantino and urgent reformsInterview on governance reform, dialogue with stakeholders, the international calendar and players' health.
- BBC Sport · Dan Roan, Mark FlemingEx-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa presidentReport on Ramon Vega's announcement and his 11-page manifesto.
- ESPNEx-Tottenham defender Ramon Vega to challenge FIFA president Gianni InfantinoReport on the announcement and the requirements for appearing on the ballot.