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Canal+ and LaLiga unite against piracy across nearly 50 nations
French streaming platform Canal+ and Spanish football league LaLiga have forged a comprehensive anti-piracy partnership covering almost 50 countries. The alliance aims to curb the growing threat of illegal content distribution across their markets.
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Canal+ and LaLiga announced a sweeping anti-piracy agreement on Friday, cementing a strategic partnership designed to protect their intellectual property rights across nearly 50 territories. The pact represents a significant collaborative effort between a major European streaming broadcaster and one of the world's most-watched football competitions.
The partnership addresses the persistent challenge of illegal streaming, which has cost sports leagues and content platforms billions of dollars in lost revenue. By combining resources and expertise, the two organisations aim to identify, monitor and take action against unauthorised broadcasts of LaLiga matches and related content.
The agreement underscores growing industry recognition that coordinated action across multiple jurisdictions is essential to combat sophisticated piracy operations. Both parties have committed to sharing intelligence and implementing robust enforcement measures tailored to regional legal frameworks.
LaLiga, which includes elite clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona, reaches audiences globally through various legitimate distribution channels. Canal+, a major player in European pay-television, has expanded its sports offerings significantly in recent years and views content protection as integral to its business model.
The initiative reflects broader industry trends, with major sports properties and streaming services increasingly forming alliances to safeguard their content and maintain sustainable business models in competitive digital markets.