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Rui Pinto: Man City Documents Leaker Fears for His Life Ahead of Losing Witness Protection

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026grace

Pinto entered Portugal’s witness protection scheme in 2020 after agreeing to assist investigators and hand over documents acquired through the Football Leaks project. In a post shared on X on Friday, external, he said the termination of his protection on 10 October had placed his life in danger. The 37-year-old said repeated death threats and […]

Manchester City Leaker Rui Pinto Loses Protected Witness Status in Portugal | Manchester City

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026grace

Rui Pinto, whose disclosure of confidential records helped prompt the Premier League to examine Manchester City’s finances, is set to lose his protected-witness status in Portugal. Documents indicate that the decision to withdraw his protection was made on Wednesday. Pinto has also been advised to limit contact with relatives, remain cautious and stay away from […]