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RUI PINTO will no longer receive witness protection from the Portuguese authorities.

The activist was behind the private documents that were leaked and triggered the Premier League investigation into Manchester City.

The Prem has found City guilty of 114 of 115 initial breaches of financial rules despite continuing to plead their innocence.

Pinto, 37, had been a protected witness since 2020 following a deal with Portuguese authorities.

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The decision was made on Wednesday and he has been told to “exercise caution with family contacts”.

Pinto has also been urged to stay off social media.

Portuguese cops are confident that the risk to his safety is low despite a Lisbon assault on him back in April.

Pinto was left with a bruised eyebrow, but no complaint was filed even though the police were informed.

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