Man City hearing: Case 'moral reward' for Football Leaks hacker Rui Pinto - lawyer

Rui Pinto is facing 90 charges related to hacking and blackmail

The lawyer for Rui Pinto, the hacker behind the Football Leaks website, has said that the case against his client is a "moral reward" for his work in exposing corruption in football.

Pinto is facing 90 charges related to hacking and blackmail, but his lawyer, Francisco Teixeira da Mota, said that the case is politically motivated and that Pinto is being prosecuted for his work as a whistleblower.

Pinto's lawyer: Case is 'moral reward' for whistleblowing

Teixeira da Mota said that the case against Pinto is an attempt to silence him and to prevent him from exposing further corruption in football.

He said: "This case is a moral reward for Rui Pinto for his work in exposing corruption in football."

"He has been accused of hacking and blackmail, but these charges are politically motivated and are an attempt to silence him."

"We are confident that Rui will be acquitted of all charges and that he will continue to expose corruption in football."

Pinto facing 90 charges

Pinto is facing 90 charges related to hacking and blackmail.

He is accused of hacking into the computer systems of several football clubs and organizations, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, and the Portuguese Football Federation.

He is also accused of blackmailing several individuals, including former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini.

Case is politically motivated

Teixeira da Mota said that the case against Pinto is politically motivated.

He said: "This case is an attempt to silence Rui Pinto and to prevent him from exposing further corruption in football."

"We are confident that Rui will be acquitted of all charges and that he will continue to expose corruption in football."