LaLiga's Anti-Piracy Crackdown Triggers Widespread Internet Disruptions in Spain

Re:LaLiga's Anti-Piracy Crackdown Triggers Widespread Intern... by krelian on Sunday September 21, 2025 @01:29PM (#45324815)

If you want to watch all of your team's games you need to a) purchase an expensive monthly cable subscription from the company that holds the football rights. b) pay a sizeable sum on top, I think it's about 50 euros per month to be able to watch the actual matches.

This is just for La Liga games, you'll need to pay extra if your team plays in other competitions.

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Re:LaLiga's Anti-Piracy Crackdown Triggers Widespread Intern... by gausswho on Sunday September 21, 2025 @01:51PM (#45325034)

For personal viewing. How much do bars pay?

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Re:LaLiga's Anti-Piracy Crackdown Triggers Widespread Intern... by pxndx on Sunday September 21, 2025 @02:20PM (#45325258)

Does this matter? I want to watch the games at home, with my friends.

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Re:LaLiga's Anti-Piracy Crackdown Triggers Widespread Intern... by gausswho on Sunday September 21, 2025 @02:26PM (#45325306)

Sure. Me too. But I also sometimes want to watch the games at a bar, with my friends. And the rate they charge bars in Europe is extortionately high. I wouldn't be surprised if those are the primary targets in this crackdown.

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