How Ramon Vega challenges Gianni Infantino in the March FIFA election

Former Swiss international and Tottenham defender Ramon Vega intends to run in the upcoming March election for FIFA President.

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After the end of his playing career in 2003, the native of Olten did not enter the coaching or managerial business.

Now, 23 years later, he declares his intention to challenge Gianni Infantino, the FIFA boss.

In an interview with Transfermarkt, published on 10 November 2026 at 11:13, the 55‑year‑old Vega spoke about Infantino's actions and how football can be returned to the fans.

According to his statistics, the centre‑back played 387 matches, scored 36 goals and provided three assists.

His plan is not new: already in 2015 he wanted to run, but he did not stand against Sepp Blatter.

In the election years 2019 and 2022 he lacked the required supporter votes.

“If you consider the circumstances back then – amid the FIFA scandals – there was a massive loss of confidence in FIFA,” Vega said.

A person with connections to Manchester United advised him to run, because he is equipped both as a former player and with a business degree, and is also untainted.

“To my surprise he said: ‘I think you should run. You meet all the requirements. You are a former player, but you also have a background in business and finance – and you are untainted.’,” Vega repeated.

The plan failed back then due to lack of support, but Vega says he learned from it and now wants to stay the course.

Infantino's Sale Plans and Vega‑Criticism

“I would not only call it repulsive. It is a betrayal of football and of the football family,” Vega said.

He emphasized that the FIFA council and the associations were completely deceived, because they were not informed in advance.

“Everyone wants to make money – that is completely legitimate. But why does this not happen openly and transparently, so that everyone can judge for themselves whether it is a good idea?” he criticized.

Vega pointed out that the notion that FIFA is a one‑man‑show is fundamentally wrong and that the organisation does not belong to a single person.

He explained that in any large company, if someone sells a valuable stake without informing the co‑shareholders, it is expected that they resign within a few weeks.

If this person were morally and ethically correct, they would therefore resign immediately.

Even before Infantino's sale plans, the 2026 World Cup was marked by controversies over astronomical ticket prices, the disputed rescinding of a red card against US player Folarin Balogun after talks with President Donald Trump, as well as extensive advertising breaks and an extended halftime show in the final.

The tournament was entirely geared towards commercial profit.