Court extends orders to block streaming of Champions League games by two years

UEFA applied to have the orders extended until July 31, 2023, or the day after the last match for the 2022/23 season is played

It was claimed matches are being shown in Ireland and elsewhere, without authorisation and in breach of UEFA's copyright, on computers, set-top boxes and other devices.

The High Court has extended for two years blocking orders preventing internet pirates from streaming live UEFA Champions League and Europa Conference League matches.

Last September, UEFA, the governing body for European football, secured orders requiring a number of internet service providers here to block the illegal live streaming of matches for the 2020-21 season.