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Football Roundup: Ramon Vega Launches Bid to Unseat Infantino, Arteta Signs Arsenal Deal to 2030

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Ramon Vega

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Vega vs Infantino: Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega, 55, is the first person to publicly confirm a challenge to Gianni Infantino in the 2027 FIFA election. He says he wants to "reunite the global football family" and deliver "genuine and lasting reform." He failed to get the five member-association nominations needed in 2015 and 2019.

Arteta extends: Mikel Arteta has extended his Arsenal contract to 2030. Reported terms are an annual salary of £10 million plus £5 million in bonuses. He called the club's success "only the beginning" and has won the Premier League and FA Cup since joining in December 2019. Arsenal lost the May Champions League final to PSG.

Konsa blow: Ezri Konsa was ruled out of England's final international fixture against the Czech Republic with a slight muscle problem after playing the full 90 minutes of England's 7-0 win over Croatia.

Sources: NaijaNews headlines roundup, 8 Oct 2026 · NaijaNews headlines roundup, 6 Oct 2026

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