LaLiga's Anti-Piracy Crackdown Triggers Widespread Internet Disruptions in Spain
LaLiga, Spain’s top football league, is facing a firestorm of criticism after boasting about a staggering 142% increase in anti-piracy takedown notices in early 2025 while simultaneously causing extensive collateral damage across the internet. As the 2025/2026 season began on August 15, LaLiga ramped up its enforcement strategy, triggering widespread outages for entirely lawful websites, services, and platforms. These disruptions are tied to a controversial anti-piracy scheme operated in partn