Overview

• Authorities have sanctioned 2,266 users of pirated football streams across 80 Italian provinces, with fines up to €5,000 for repeat offenders.
• AGCOM utilizes its new legal powers to block illegal streaming sites within 30 minutes, marking a significant escalation in enforcement efforts.
• The crackdown aims to recover €300 million in annual lost revenue for Italian football, reinvest in youth development, and reduce subscription costs for legal users.
• Piracy investigations involve three public prosecutors and two criminal cases in Rome, with efforts to trace illicit payment and data trails.
• Officials warn that illegal streaming supports organized crime and exposes users to identity theft and financial fraud.