In addition to IPTV, the new precautionary measures will make it possible to block pirate retransmissions to other forms of distribution such as torrents. La Liga and Movistar join forces against piracy.
In a continuing effort to eradicate the illegal broadcast of live football matchesSpanish soccer league and Movistar Plus+, owned by Telefรณnica, have taken a broader approach by blocking pirate websites.
Although the initial focus was on streaming platforms and IPTV, efforts are now being directed towards other forms of illegal distribution, including torrents. This new spectrum seeks to address the challenge of live broadcasts, which have proven more difficult to block than static websites.
Through precautionary measures to block the ISPs, La Liga and Movistar Plus+ obtained the authorization of the courts to crack down on sites and services that offer unauthorized sports content in real time.
Recently, a block list has come to light, revealing the variety of domains that are being affected for these actions. In addition to illegal IPTV services and streaming platforms, torrent-related domains are also being blocked.
Joint effort of organizations
The strategy of La Liga and Movistar Plus+ to combat the access to illegal transmissions of football matches shows a joint effort between the entertainment industry and Internet service providers to preserve the integrity of copyrighted content.
Through court orders and cooperation with local ISPsthese companies are working to ensure that users cannot access websites and services that offer sports content without authorization.
In the words of torrentfreakthese real-time blocking measures represent a step forward in the fight against piracy in the world of football and other content protected by copyright.
With a broader approach ranging from IPTV to torrents, La Liga and Movistar Plus+ They seek to ensure that the experience of watching live football matches is conducted legally and fairly for all involved.
