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Hacker Claims Infantino Shouldn't Be in Football Future
Computer hacker Rui Pinto says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has 'no place in the future of football'.
In brief
Computer hacker Rui Pinto says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has 'no place in the future of football'. Hacker Rui Pinto claims Fifa president Gianni Infantino abused his authority to help Manchester City and PSG avoid sanctions, saying he should have no place in football's future. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Hacker Rui Pinto
Computer hacker Rui Pinto released Football Leaks documents that led to Premier League investigation into Manchester City.
Infantino Faces Allegations
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is accused of helping Manchester City and Paris St-Germain avoid financial fair play sanctions in 2014.
2014 Allegations
In 2014, Infantino allegedly shared confidential documents to help Manchester City and Paris St-Germain get lighter sanctions instead of Champions League bans.
Pinto's Statement
Rui Pinto wrote that Infantino abused his authority as Uefa general secretary to ensure Manchester City and Paris St-Germain received fines instead of deeper investigations.
Infantino's Response
Infantino said his job involves discussions, sharing documents, and helping find solutions, which he claims is part of his professional role.
Pressure on Infantino
Infantino faces growing pressure after shelved World Cup stake sales and criticism from Swiss Football Association over Fifa governance.
At a glance
Hacker Rui Pinto claims Fifa president Gianni Infantino abused his authority to help Manchester City and PSG avoid sanctions, saying he should have no place in football's future.
