In April 2025, the Association of Electronic Communications Operators (Apritel) in Portugal reported that despite a decade of voluntary site-blocking measures, piracy remains a significant issue. Apritel now advocates for swift financial sanctions against persistent users of pirated content, particularly in the realm of live sports streaming, where 54% of Portuguese consumers have reportedly engaged in unauthorized viewing. 

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