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Spain has been taking frequent action in recent years against pirate streaming—especially illegal broadcasts of football matches—and courts have authorized large-scale IP blocking that sometimes affects innocent third-party services.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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9/20/2026
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Valid until: 12/19/2026
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