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Former Spurs Defender Ramon Vega to Run for FIFA Presidency
The former Switzerland international has become the first challenger to incumbent Gianni Infantino for FIFA's top job.
Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke
7 outlets, 4 regions
What happened
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has announced he intends to stand as a candidate against incumbent Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election.1234567
Several outlets report Vega is the first to announce an intention to challenge Infantino for the role.134
Arab News notes this marks another attempt by Vega to run for the FIFA presidency.6
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported details of Vega's platform or campaign plans for the FIFA presidency.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported a response from Gianni Infantino or FIFA to Vega's announcement.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed Vega's prior attempt to run for the position referenced by Arab News.
Sources (7)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2BBC SportGBPublic broadcaster
Middle East & Turkey
- 3Anadolu AgencyTRState-controlled
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega announces bid for FIFA presidency
- 6Arab NewsSAPrivate
Africa
- 1VanguardNGPrivate
- 5PunchNGPrivate
Ex-Spurs player Vega to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency Gilbert Ekugbe
- 7MyJoyOnlineGHPrivate