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Manchester City Whistleblower Leaves Portugal

Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto is preparing to leave Portugal after his witness protection status was removed, citing safety fears and death threats.

Rui Pinto, the whistleblower behind the Football Leaks that led to Manchester City being found guilty of 115 Premier League charges, has announced his departure from Portugal after authorities terminated his participation in the country's witness protection programme. sweetbonan.org

The decision came two days after the Manchester City verdict, with Pinto claiming his situation is "critical" and he has received "multiple death threats" and faces "the serious risk of an assassination attempt." His lawyers have confirmed they will appeal the decision to remove his protection status.