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Full Announcement of Ramon Vega’s Candidacy

FOOTBALL BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE — NOT TO THOSE WHO CONTROL IT.

Football stands at a defining crossroads. The decisions we make today will shape the future of our beautiful game for generations to come.

WE DECLARE ZERO TOLERANCE for leadership that has humiliated the passion of five billion football fans worldwide and insulted the dignity, dedication, and integrity of millions committed to our beautiful game.

Football belongs to its people. Their passion deserves respect, their voices must be heard, and their contributions must be recognized — never humiliated, intimidated, or disrespected.

After years of preparation, I formally announce my candidacy for FIFA President in 2027.

Alongside me stands my wife, Claudia, a trailblazer with over 25 years of experience in professional men’s football. Together, we are dedicated to rebuilding trust, reforming governance, and reuniting the global football community.

I bring the mindset of a player, the discipline of a defender, and decades of experience from the pitch to the boardroom.

I defended my team on the field. Now I am ready to defend football — its integrity, people, and its future.

My candidacy is not fueled by personal ambition, power, or privilege. It is driven by responsibility, conviction, and an immense love for the game that has given me everything.

I AM NOT STANDING TO CONTINUE THE WAR. I AM STANDING TO END IT.

No individual is greater than football. No institution should ever place itself above the game.

This is not merely an announcement of candidacy; it is a call for fundamental change, a commitment to reconciliation, and a vision for a new era in world football.

I invite every member association, player, coach, referee, and supporter around the globe to read my full official presidential announcement attached below.

Read it. Reflect on it. Challenge its ideas. Above all, participate in the conversation about the future of the game we all cherish.

Ramon Vega

Candidate for the Presidency of FIFA 2027