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Rui Pinto’s lawyers in talks with UK authorities over cooperation deal for whistleblower

Rui Pinto’s lawyers are in talks with British authorities over a potential cooperation agreement under which the Manchester City whistleblower could help to expose serious financial and sporting crime in the UK. According to information obtained by the Guardian, the…

By Miguel Dantas and Ed Aarons · The Guardian

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Lawyers for whistleblower Rui Pinto are negotiating a cooperation deal with UK authorities in exchange for protection.
The Serious Fraud Office contacted Pinto to potentially help investigate financial crimes in British sports and business.
Pinto's previous Football Leaks disclosures contributed to Manchester City being found in breach of financial rules.

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Lawyers for Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto are in discussions with British authorities, including the Serious Fraud Office, regarding a potential cooperation agreement. Pinto is reportedly willing to assist UK investigators in uncovering financial and sporting crimes in exchange for protection. His lawyer, William Bourdon, confirmed that the process is officially under way.

The talks come as Pinto faces uncertainty regarding his status under Portugal's witness protection programme after six years. The 38-year-old previously leaked tens of millions of documents that exposed tax evasion and contributed to Manchester City being found in breach of Premier League financial rules.

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Rui Pinto’s lawyers in talks with UK authorities over cooperation deal for whistleblower

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