Rui Pinto Alleges Infantino Helped Manchester City Avoid UEFA Sanctions

Football Leaks figure Rui Pinto has alleged that FIFA president Gianni Infantino knew about Manchester City’s financial irregularities while serving as UEFA general secretary in 2014. Pinto claimed Infantino used his position to help Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain avoid deeper UEFA investigations that could have led to Champions League bans. He also alleged that confidential documents were shared during the process. The allegations have not been established as fact, and no finding cited in the report proves wrongdoing by Infantino. Manchester City’s financial case and any possible sanctions remain subjects of continuing scrutiny.

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