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UEFA welcomes Italy anti-piracy operation

European football’s governing body UEFA, organiser and owner of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, has welcomed the anti-piracy operation in Italy conducted by the Guardia di Finanza, and coordinated by the Naples Public Prosecutor’s Office. The operation, which lasted over a week, has seen more than 600 illegal platforms blocked which were unlawfully making available […]

June 18, 2021By Colin Mann

Italy-led action shutters 5,500 pirate sites

A Europe-wide operation headed by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) has led to the closure of over 5,500 illegal live streaming sites and more than 350 Telegram channels. The operation, named ‘The Perfect Storm’ and coordinated by the Naples Public Prosecutor’s Office, targeted a network that broadcast football matches and sports events via illegal […]

November 12, 2020From Branislav Pekic in Rome