The individual responsible for leaking internal documents that triggered a major Premier League investigation into Manchester City Football Club is set to remain under witness protection. The decision follows a move by Portuguese authorities to pause a prior ruling that would have ended the protection program for the hacker.

The documents leaked by the individual provided the basis for the Premier League’s case against Manchester City regarding alleged financial rule breaches. The club has consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout the ongoing legal process. While the hacker's identity and the specific details surrounding the security threat remain largely private due to the nature of the protection program, the suspension of the termination order ensures that the individual will continue to be monitored and shielded by state authorities for the time being.

There is currently no indication of when the authorities might revisit the decision to end the protection, nor have there been public statements from Manchester City regarding the status of the whistleblower. The case remains a significant element of the broader legal scrutiny facing the club, as the authenticity and acquisition of the leaked materials continue to be points of interest in the ongoing proceedings.