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Man City whistleblower 'fearing for life' ready to help UK authorities
Pinto said multiple death threats and an April assault leave him at heightened risk as legal proceedings tied to Football Leaks continue.
- Rui Pinto, the Portuguese whistleblower behind Football Leaks, faces a "life-threatening situation" after authorities informed him his witness protection will end on October 10. Pinto claims he received "multiple death threats" and must relocate urgently.
- Pinto founded Football Leaks, obtaining private documents that revealed Manchester City Football Club broke Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018. His leaks triggered an investigation into the club's financial misconduct scandal.
- His legal team, including Portuguese lawyers Francisco and Luisa Teixeira, called the decision a "decision with dire consequences." Lawyers warn Pinto remains at heightened risk due to ongoing legal proceedings stemming from his disclosures.
- Seeking to "survive this serious situation," Pinto launched a GoFundMe campaign while criticizing Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Pinto alleged Infantino has "become a cancer on football" and intervened to help City and Paris St-Germain avoid sanctions.
- Manchester City filed an appeal against the Commission verdict on Friday, seeking to overturn the ruling. Legal proceedings related to Pinto's leaks remain active, leaving the whistleblower in precarious circumstances despite his prior cooperation with Portuguese authorities.
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Portuguese whistleblower Rui Pinto faces the loss of his state witness protection after six years.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
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