Former Spurs and Celtic defender Vega to run for FIFA President

Ramon Vega is set to declare his candidacy to replace Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015 - 23:20

Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega is set to declare his candidacy to replace Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA.

Vega, who also played for Celtic and Watford, is expected to officially join the running to head the scandal-hit organisation by the end of this week.

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