Police can pull the plug on illegal streams of sporting events at crucial points to put people off using illegal sites. Sports fans are being warned about streaming ahead of the Europa League and Champions League finals. The City of London Police said illegal streams were more popular during high-profile sporting events and said people found to be sharing paid-for content can expect to be prosecuted and fined. Liverpool face Tottenham in the Champions League final (Dave Thompson/PA) Detective Chief Inspector Teresa Russell, head of the Intellectual Property Crime Unit at the force said: “By illegally streaming the match, you never know when the site is likely to be shut down. “It could...
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