Ricardo Henriques comments on the impact of illegal streaming in sport

Ricardo Henriques spoke to Jornal de Negócios about the growing use of illegal streaming platforms during major sporting competitions, particularly in the context of the FIFA World Cup.

In the article, the lawyer highlights that these events are especially attractive to illicit distribution networks due to the unpredictability of the results, the excitement of the moment and the collective experience, which mobilise millions of viewers.

He also argued for the need for a coordinated response involving rights holders, operators, digital platforms, service providers and authorities, combining technology, enforcement and more effective legal access models.

His contribution reinforces Abreu Advogados’ positioning in addressing the legal challenges related to sport, broadcasting rights and the protection of audiovisual content in the digital environment.

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