Manchester City whistleblower loses protected status

Portuguese authorities have removed the protected witness status of Rui Pinto, whose information on Manchester City's finances helped trigger the Premier League's investigation. The 37-year-old Football Leaks founder has been advised to exercise caution with family contacts and avoid social media. esporist.org

Pinto had been a protected witness since 2020 after agreeing to provide Portuguese authorities with access to millions of files gathered prior to his arrest.