Ramon Vega considering standing as candidate in FIFA election
Monday 19 October 2015 11:53, UK
Ramon Vega is considering standing as a candidate in February's FIFA presidential election.
According to reports in the Scotsman newspaper, Vega has said he will decide at the end of the week if he intends to stand against UEFA president Michel Platini.
"I come without baggage and I have substantial experience from both football and in finance," Vega said on Monday.
The 44-year-old played for Grasshoppers in his native Switzerland, then Cagliari, Tottenham, Watford and Celtic before ending his playing career with French side Creteil in 2003, having also won 23 international caps.
Since hanging up his boots, Vega has worked in the financial sector.
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