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Manchester City Whistleblower Seeks UK Protection

Rui Pinto, the whistleblower behind the Manchester City financial investigation, is prepared to help UK authorities in exchange for protection from threats.

Rui Pinto, whose leaks triggered the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City's financial affairs, is ready to assist UK authorities with their legal case in return for protection from threats, according to sources.

Despite facing loss of witness safeguarding in Portugal and launching a crowdfunding campaign for a new life, the whistleblower's priority remains cooperating with UK authorities provided adequate security arrangements are in place. Additional documents regarding City affairs may become available. afsport.lat