Infantino should have no place in future of football - Pinto
Summary
Rui Pinto, the hacker who released Football Leaks documents, criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino for allegedly helping Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain avoid harsh punishments for breaking financial rules. Pinto claims Infantino misused his power to ensure only fines were given instead of stronger penalties. Infantino and UEFA deny any wrongdoing and say his actions were part of his job.Key Facts
- Manchester City was found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules for nine years.
- The investigation started after Football Leaks documents were published in 2018.
- Rui Pinto, who created Football Leaks, says Infantino helped City and PSG avoid bans by interfering with UEFA’s investigation in 2014.
- UEFA says it is normal for its general secretary to assist in investigations by having discussions and sharing documents.
- PSG denies all allegations and says it always followed the rules.
- Infantino has faced criticism recently, including for plans to sell World Cup stakes and accusations of poor management by UEFA.
- The Swiss Football Association withdrew support for Infantino, citing issues with FIFA’s leadership and transparency.
- Infantino plans to run for FIFA president again in 2027, with new candidates allowed to enter by November 18.
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