Argentina Primera Division final halted by bizarre Anti-Piracy advertisement: spotted
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Before kickoff in the June 1, 2025, final between Huracán and Platense, a masked individual in black stormed the pitch, stole the match ball, and ran off—while players watched bewildered .
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Broadcast interruption:
The live TV feed glitched, then displayed an anti‑piracy advertisement linking the ball theft to illegal streaming of Argentine league games. Captains addressed viewers, urging them to “Say no to Piracy.”
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Wider campaign:
The gimmick was part of a broader campaign by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), which recently secured court‑ordered blocks of illicit IPTV services like Magis TV and collaborated with international groups during the UEFA Champions League final .
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Match result:
Platense won the match 1–0, securing the 2025 Primera División title
