LaLiga's Anti-Piracy Enforcement Causes Widespread Internet Disruptions in Spain
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Summary
LaLiga's aggressive anti-piracy campaign in partnership with Telefónica has caused widespread internet disruptions across Spain, taking down legitimate websites and services as collateral damage. The league reported a 142% increase in takedown notices for the 2025/2026 season start, but the enforcement strategy has drawn heavy criticism for its broad impact on lawful internet usage.
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· 4 pulledLaLiga is facing a firestorm of criticism after boasting about a staggering 142% increase in anti-piracy takedown notices
These disruptions are tied to a controversial anti-piracy scheme operated in partnership with telecom giant Telefónica
Entire neighborhoods of the internet are going dark just so LaLiga can keep pirated streams off your screen
LaLiga ramped up its enforcement strategy, triggering widespread outages for entirely lawful websites, services, and platforms
Entire neighborhoods of the internet are going dark just so LaLiga can keep pirated streams off your screen.
