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Manchester City whistleblower ready to help UK authorities in return for protection

The Guardian Australia (Sport)
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Rui Pinto faces loss of witness safeguarding in Portugal. Rui Pinto, whose leaks helped to trigger the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City’s financial affairs.

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To the sporting ramifications of the case being conducted against City by the Premier League, British authorities could also decide to extend the inquiry. If it is confirmed Rui Pinto will no longer be a protected witness in Portugal, he will be free to cooperate with authorities in other countries from 10 October.

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