Rui Pinto’s lawyers in talks with UK authorities over cooperation deal for whistleblower

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According to the Guardian, lawyers for Rui Pinto, the founder of Football Leaks, are in talks with British authorities over a potential cooperation agreement under which the whistleblower could help expose serious financial and sporting crime in the UK. The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has contacted Pinto after it emerged he was willing to assist British authorities with their investigations in exchange for protection. William Bourdon, Pinto’s lawyer, confirmed that the process is under way. The development comes as the 38-year-old Pinto's future under Portugal’s witness protection programme remains uncertain, following his appeal against a decision by Portuguese authorities to end his protection. Information gathered by Pinto had previously contributed to the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City.