UEFA secures High Court order blocking illegal streams

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UEFA secured an Irish High Court order blocking illegal streaming of its competition matches, reported on 20 October 2020. The order requires major Irish internet service providers to block access to server IP addresses used for unauthorised streams.

The protected competitions include the UEFA EURO, Nations League, Champions League and Europa League. UEFA said the measure supports its wider anti-piracy programme and protects broadcast partners, with media-rights revenue also funding football development through its HatTrick programme.