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Rui Pinto to Retain Witness Protection Status Following Portuguese Authorities' U-Turn

Rui Pinto to Retain Witness Protection Status Following Portuguese Authorities' U-Turn

Rui Pinto, known as the Manchester City whistleblower, will continue to receive witness protection after Portuguese authorities reversed their decision to terminate it. The special security programs commission (CPES) acknowledged that Pinto was not given an opportunity to present his case before the initial decision was made. This allows Pinto to challenge the withdrawal of his protection, and the commission is expected to reconsider the matter. The Ministry of Justice stated that the CPES recognized Pinto had not been adequately informed of the grounds for ending the program or given the chance to exercise his right to challenge the decision. His protection was originally set to expire on Saturday. The commission will now provide Pinto with risk assessment reports that previously indicated a low threat to his safety. Pinto has 10 working days to review the documentation supporting the decision and respond to its reasoning and conclusions. He had previously launched a fundraising campaign due to fears for ...
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Manchester City Held Settlement Talks with Premier League Over Financial Breaches

Manchester City Held Settlement Talks with Premier League Over Financial Breaches

Manchester City Held Settlement Talks with Premier League Over Financial Breaches
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Defiant Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says club will win appeal after guilty verdict

Defiant Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says club will win appeal after guilty verdict

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca believes the club will win its appeal after it was found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
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The Daily Hilario: Friday

The Daily Hilario: Friday

Your daily dose of off-topic shenanigans
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Mikel Arteta’s pregame press conference: Leeds United

Mikel Arteta’s pregame press conference: Leeds United

The Arsenal manager held his standard prematch press conference ahead of Arsenal-Leeds United on Saturday, October 10th. Mikel Arteta’s comments focused on player availability questions, but he was also asked about the Manchester City guilty verdict on 114 out of 115 charges of financial rulebreaking. Arteta is in a bit of an interesting, perhaps uncomfortable, […]
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Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict

Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict

Enzo Maresca has come out in defense of Manchester City’s ownership despite the club being found guilty of breaking the Premier League’s financial rules in the biggest scandal in the competition’s history
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Sporticast: Can the Premier League Thrive With Fewer Stars?

Sporticast: Can the Premier League Thrive With Fewer Stars?

On the 593rd Sporticast episode, Lev Akabas, Justin Birnbaum and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott and Eben to discuss a week’s worth of sports business news. Justin recently published Sportico‘s annual list of the world’s highest-paid soccer players, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the way with roughly $300 million in earnings. Only one of the […]
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Bayern Munich News: Phil Foden to FC Bayern? Only if it’s a sweet deal; Jürgen Klopp to make tough call; Another silly link to FC Barcelona’s Dani ...

Bayern Munich News: Phil Foden to FC Bayern? Only if it’s a sweet deal; Jürgen Klopp to make tough call; Another silly link to FC Barcelona’s Dani ...

FC Bayern is a desirable location for a lot of players.
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Andoni Iraola “Looks Forward” to Games Like the City Fixture

Andoni Iraola “Looks Forward” to Games Like the City Fixture

The scriptwriters have made this one even tastier
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Arsenal vs Leeds Premier League match preview: Coming home

Arsenal vs Leeds Premier League match preview: Coming home

As the Premier League returns to action, the Gunners look to reclaim their top spot in the league as they host Leeds
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Liverpool injury news: Will Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo be ready for Manchester City showdown?

Liverpool injury news: Will Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo be ready for Manchester City showdown?

What will Liverpool look like after seeing a number of key players return from the international window injured?
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Bayern Munich News: Real Madrid not giving up dream transfer for Michael Olise; PSG could take run at Manchester City star; and MORE!

Bayern Munich News: Real Madrid not giving up dream transfer for Michael Olise; PSG could take run at Manchester City star; and MORE!

FC Bayern wants to extend the contract of Michael Olise.