A closer look at “Rui Pinto Keeps Witness Protection After Portuguese Authorities Suspend Withdrawal”, exactly as the source publishes it. The Guardian Football Oct 9, 2026 • 2:32 PM 1 views Portuguese authorities have suspended their decision to end witness protection for Rui Pinto, the whistleblower behind the Football Leaks revelations, after acknowledging procedural flaws. The special security programmes commission (CPES) admitted that Pinto was not adequately informed about the grounds for terminating his protection or given a chance to challenge the decision.
This U-turn allows Pinto to present his case and receive risk assessment reports while the commission reconsiders the matter. The Ministry of Justice signed the statement confirming the suspension. Pinto, known for exposing financial irregularities in football, including Manchester City's alleged breaches of UEFA financial fair play rules, has been under protection due to threats linked to his disclosures. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.