SFV withdraws support after endorsing candidacy in June Swiss-born Infantino has faced calls for his resignation The Swiss Football Association (SFV) has withdrawn its support for Gianni ⁠Infantino’s bid for another term as Fifa president, the organisation confirmed on Wednesday. The executive committee ⁠reversed its support ⁠for Infantino, who was born in Brig , an Alpine town in Valais canton in southern Switzerland, in a meeting this week after endorsing his candidacy in June.