Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has now opened up on his chances of becoming the next FIFA president and what changes he would make immediately should he be voted into the role.The FIFA presidential election will be held in March of next year, with November 18 being the deadline to stand as a candidate.Almost no serious opponent has emerged to Gianni Infantino, who remains the favourite to retain that role, but one former Spurs man is looking to change that.Last week, Vega outlined his desire to fight for the game, releasing a long manifesto of reforms he would implement if he is voted as the president of global football’s governing body.Photo by Daniel Smith/Getty Images for SoccerexFormer Tottenham star Ramon Vega blasts FIFA for lack of honesty and transparencyThe 55-year-old, who has built a career in international finance and governance post-retirement, has now blasted FIFA for its lack of transparency and has questioned the integrity of the current regime.He revealed that if he is elected to the post, he will bring all stakeholders to the table within the first 100 days to implement much-needed reforms in the board, to move away from an autocratic model into a more democratic one.When asked what FIFA’s worst decision has been over the last decade, Ramon Vega told Flash Score: “There are several, but the recent period is clearly the worst chapter of all. The fundamental issues are honesty, transparency, and the integrity of football. These are essential pillars that cannot simply be sidelined. But the past is the past; we need to look forward. The reality is that all we ever talk about now is money, not the game of football itself, which desperately needs to be reformed.“The main point is to restructure and restore the dialogue, alongside a deep reform in FIFA’s governance, focusing on proper implementation and consultation. Within the first 100 days, we need to bring all stakeholders to the table – players, leagues, everyone – because there has to be democratic dialogue. We also need to discuss the international match calendar to establish a solid foundation for the format of the game.“The most urgent issue is how the FIFA executive board governs. We need to move away from an autocratic model. There must be accountability for the president, but also for the general secretary. We have to end the autocracy and replace it with democratic dialogue. That is crucial, so that any new initiatives are democratically discussed and reformed before being introduced.”Vega believes he can beat Gianni InfantinoThe problem for the former Tottenham Hotspur man is that Infantino seems to have the support of many member associations, but several European members, including Vega’s Switzerland, have decided not to support the incumbent.When asked about Switzerland’s decision, Vega said: “As for Switzerland, I was their captain; I wore the shirt and played for them. A little respect would be nice. But in football and in politics, there are always differences. I may be Swiss, but FIFA is a global organisation with 211 member associations.“Naturally, I would be proud if my home federation respected me and offered their support. However, I must focus on everyone else too, because to bring about real change and reform, you need everyone on board. It’s a democratic process, and they need to know that there is a viable alternative now.“Even UEFA is talking a lot about reforms lately, but words are one thing. I’m not just bringing words; I’m coming to take action now. I didn’t just step up today: I’ve been working on this for 10 years. So, they either want to change the system, or they want to leave it as it is and just watch from the outside.”The former Spurs man also made it clear that he fully believes that he could become the next FIFA president, even though the odds seem stacked against him at the moment.When asked what he honestly thinks his chances of beating Infantino are, Vega said: “If I went into this thinking I didn’t have a chance, I wouldn’t run. I am going in 100% committed. It’s like being a professional athlete: I played football, I won trophies. If I walk onto the pitch with the mindset that I’ve already lost, I shouldn’t step onto the pitch at all.”READ MORE: Why Tottenham were notified early about Man City guilty verdict, had to sign an NDAThe post Ramon Vega for FIFA President: Former Tottenham star reveals changes he wants to make appeared first on Spurs Web.