The computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City says Fifa president Gianni Infantino "should have no place in the future of the game".

City have been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period, though they continue to deny any wrongdoing and have until 2 October to submit an appeal. The Premier League investigation was launched following information released by the Football Leaks website in 2018.

In a message on X, Rui Pinto, creator of Football Leaks, repeated allegations that Infantino intervened to help City and Paris St-Germain avoid financial fair play sanctions from Uefa. "The infamous Gianni Infantino... abused his authority, shared confidential documents and... outmanoeuvred the investigatory chamber," Pinto wrote.

"Given his actions... I can only say... that Gianni Infantino has become a cancer on football and should have no place in the future of the game." Infantino has come under increasing pressure following his now-shelved plans to sell stakes in the World Cup, with the Swiss Football Association withdrawing its support.