Off the PitchThe GuardianUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
Rui Pinto hails Manchester City verdict as 'historic decision'
Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto claims vindication after Manchester City's FFP conviction, calling it a historic decision.
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Rui Pinto
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Hailed Manchester City verdict
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Statement to The Guardian
What happened. Rui Pinto, the Football Leaks founder whose leaks triggered investigations into Manchester City's finances, has spoken out after the club's conviction for breaching financial fair play rules. In a statement sent to The Guardian and posted on social media, he called the ruling a 'historic decision'.
- Pinto's leaks exposed thousands of documents that led to probes into Manchester City.
- He lives under police protection and has faced legal issues.
- The verdict has put Pinto and his archive back in the spotlight.
“a historic decision”
— Rui Pinto
The conviction marks a significant moment in football governance, with Pinto's role as whistleblower again under scrutiny.
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