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Canal+ and LaLiga Unite Against Piracy
11 Sep
Summary
- Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy agreement.
- The deal covers nearly 50 countries across multiple continents.
- Partnership aims to combat illegal streaming with technology and investigations.
French media giant Canal+ and Spanish football league LaLiga have forged a significant anti-piracy agreement, extending across almost 50 nations. This collaborative effort is designed to tackle the pervasive issue of illegal streaming that impacts broadcasting rights and club revenues.
The partnership will encompass markets in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, and Haiti, areas where Canal+ holds broadcasting rights for LaLiga. It involves the integration of advanced anti-piracy technologies from both entities and will feature joint investigative operations and lobbying initiatives.
LaLiga's president highlighted that piracy represents a substantial drain on clubs' primary income source: audiovisual rights. He noted that broadcast income for Spanish professional clubs saw a decline in the 2024/25 season, making the fight against piracy even more critical. Sophisticated criminal networks, often operating with complex structures possibly involving entities in China, are implicated in these illicit activities, making the challenge multifaceted.
Canal+ CEO stated that the immediate focus is on integrating their teams to work cohesively. The estimated annual loss from piracy in France alone is a staggering 1.5 billion euros, with the state also losing hundreds of millions in tax revenue. This initiative underscores the growing need for rights holders worldwide to enhance their protective measures against digital piracy.
