Rui Pinto references Benfica officials amid Péter Szijjártó row in social media post | OneFootball

Rui Pinto said in a post on X that he is focused on conversations between Péter Szijjártó, Varandas Fernandes and other Benfica officials. His remark followed the row around Hungary’s foreign minister.

The controversy has drawn criticism in Brussels and across European media, amid allegations of regular contacts with Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov.

The Portuguese whistleblower was detained in Budapest in January 2019 under a European arrest warrant. He was sought by the Portuguese authorities on suspicion of attempted extortion, breach of secrecy and unlawful access to computer systems.

He was extradited to Portugal in March that year and placed in custody, then faced several court cases. The cases related to Football Leaks, which involved disclosing documents linked to international football and left a negative impact on Benfica.

His latest post, naming Benfica, has stirred curiosity and debate on social media. It offered no further detail but pushed him back into the spotlight.

Source: Glorioso 1904