Rui Pinto, the computer hacker known for leaking millions of documents related to the business of professional football, has issued a sharp critique of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In recent comments, Pinto argued that Infantino should have no role in the future of the sport, citing concerns over the integrity of football governance. Pinto gained international notoriety for his 'Football Leaks' project, which provided the raw data that eventually led to a major Premier League investigation into Manchester City’s financial dealings.

While Pinto’s disclosures have been instrumental in uncovering alleged financial misconduct within elite clubs, his stance on Infantino reflects a broader criticism of the current FIFA administration. Pinto suggests that the leadership of the sport is fundamentally disconnected from the transparency required to maintain public trust. The FIFA president has not yet issued a formal response to these specific remarks from Pinto. The tension highlights a recurring conflict between whistleblowers who seek to expose institutional corruption and the governing bodies that oversee the sport. As the Premier League’s case against Manchester City continues to unfold, Pinto’s influence remains a central, albeit controversial, element of the ongoing discourse regarding accountability in global football.