Canal+ and LaLiga strike anti-piracy agreement

The pair said that the agreement marks one of the most ambitious anti-piracy collaborations between a global broadcaster and a major sports competition. 

Canal+ and LaLiga said they will combine their expertise, technologies, and enforcement capabilities in the fight against piracy.  

The collaboration will enable both organisations to share intelligence, coordinate enforcement strategies, and accelerate action against illegal distribution networks operating across multiple territories. 

In a statement, both organisations stressed that illegal football broadcasts deprive the sports ecosystem, both amateur and professional, of resources needed for its development, from funding youth academies and supporting clubs of all sizes to investing in audiovisual production. 

Canal+, which has an international footprint in nearly 70 countries, has long been a broadcast home for Spanish football.  

Maxime Saada, CEO, Canal+, said: "The unprecedented scale of this partnership reflects the strategic importance Canal+ attaches to the fight against content piracy. I am particularly pleased that our group shares a common conviction with LaLiga, one of the sports leagues most committed to combating piracy: piracy undermines the entire sports ecosystem. By combining our anti-piracy expertise, we are significantly enhancing our ability to take action.” 

Javier Tebas, President, LaLiga, added: "Piracy is one of the greatest challenges facing the future of sports, one that no organisation can tackle this problem alone, which is why partnerships like this one are so important. By joining forces with Canal+, we are bringing together technology, intelligence, and operational expertise to protect the value of our competitions, defend the investment made by broadcasters and clubs, and ultimately safeguard the future of football." 

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