A major sports piracy ring, primarily associated with the **PirloTV** streaming platform, has been dismantled through a targeted operation that seized 44 domains. **PirloTV** operates as a network of websites that aggregate and embed links to unauthorized live sports streams, predominantly soccer, by replaying feeds from various licensed broadcasters. While the platform itself does not directly stream content, it is well-known for its aggressive strategy of migrating to new domains following takedown actions by authorities. ### Coordinated Global Effort The **Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE)**, in collaboration with **UEFA**, the **Cybercrime Centre (UC3)**, and Mexican authorities, spearheaded the effort to shut down these 44 domains. Collectively, these domains generated over 950 million visits annually, with approximately 230 million visits originating from Mexico alone. According to an **ACE** announcement, the service primarily targeted viewers across Latin America, with particularly strong audiences in Mexico and Colombia, while also attracting significant traffic from markets such as Spain and the United States. This operation took place just ahead of the **UEFA Champions League** final on May 30, strategically timed to maximize impact. ### Impact on the Piracy Ecosystem With the **FIFA World Cup** currently underway, the disruption of **PirloTV** domains is expected to have a considerable impact on the piracy landscape in Latin America. Spanish media reports indicate that **PirloTV** is heavily utilized by individuals seeking to watch **World Cup 2026** matches on mobile phones, where legal access can be complicated by segmented broadcasting rights and platform-specific access restrictions. Despite the recent takedown, **PirloTV** has demonstrated a capacity to quickly pivot to new domains. At the time of writing, some domains still indexed by public search engines continue to offer illegal streaming for sports events. These often provide multiple live streams from more than a dozen channels, including **ESPN**, **Fox Sports**, **TNT Sports**, **DSports** (formerly **DirecTV Sports**), and **TyC Sports**. ### Strengthening Anti-Piracy Measures **UEFA** became the first holder of sports rights to join **ACE** in October 2025. Since then, the organizations have intensified their collaboration to identify operators, map piracy networks, investigate infrastructure, and coordinate with local law enforcement agencies to dismantle backend services. This latest action against **PirloTV** also marks **ACE's** first collaboration with Mexico's **Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI)** under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aims to strengthen anti-piracy cooperation between the entities, signaling a growing international commitment to combating digital content theft.