Portugal Delayed Telling Manchester City Leaks Figure His Protection Had Ended

Portuguese authorities waited 83 days before informing Rui Pinto that his protection had been terminated, according to a report on the handling of his case.

Pinto’s leaks brought attention to sensitive football-related files, including the Manchester City case. The reported delay has raised questions about how authorities managed the end of his protection.

The files linked to his disclosures remained sensitive, making both the decision to withdraw protection and the timing of his notification significant.

The available account does not explain why Portugal ended the protection or why Pinto was informed only 83 days later. It also leaves unclear what assessment underpinned the decision.