Hacker Rui Pinto vindicated by Manchester City conviction

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Sept, 00:18 · Archive

Rui Pinto, whose leaked documents triggered investigations into Manchester City, claims vindication after the club's conviction for financial breaches.

Rui Pinto, the convicted computer hacker and Football Leaks founder whose revelations led to Manchester City facing Premier League charges of alleged financial rule breaches, has described the club's recent guilty verdict as 'a historic decision'. Pinto, who lives under police protection, says his leaked documents have been vindicated by the outcome.

How it is being reported

• Manchester City guilty verdict ‘a historic decision’, says whistleblower Rui PintoGuardian Football · 25 Sept, 21:27
• Who is hacker whose revelations led to Man City charges?BBC Sport · 25 Sept, 16:55

In this story: Rui Pinto · Manchester City · Football Leaks · Premier League

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