Serie A CEO blames TV piracy for Italy decline
Briefly

Luigi De Siervo, CEO of Serie A, highlighted the impact of illegal streaming on the league's revenues, which in turn affects the nurturing of young talent crucial to the Italian national team. With Italy missing World Cup qualifications, De Siervo pointed to a loss of €300 million in revenue due to piracy, stating that without investment in youth teams, the Azzurri face long-term challenges. He warned of the implications for Serie A's standing in UEFA rankings, putting further pressure on Italy's competitive position in European football.
Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo emphasized that illegal streaming is undermining TV revenue, impacting the development of homegrown talent for Italy’s national soccer team.
De Siervo noted a staggering loss of €300 million due to piracy, asserting this hampers investments in youth teams and exacerbates Italy's footballing challenges.
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