The Minister of Information explains the reasons for preventing content creators from filming matches
The Minister of Information affirmed that the regulatory measures related to preventing content creators from documenting sports matches from inside stadiums are primarily aimed at protecting the exclusive rights of broadcasting channels and sponsors, stressing that this step is a global standard applied in all major leagues around the world to ensure the sustainability of sports investment.
Protecting intellectual property and broadcasting rights
The minister explained that television and digital broadcasting rights for matches are the financial lifeblood of clubs and sports federations. When satellite channels and digital platforms pay exorbitant sums for these exclusive rights, allowing content creators and influencers to stream live highlights or high-quality match coverage via their phones and personal accounts constitutes a clear violation of these rights and negatively impacts the market value of the sports product.
General context and development of the sports scene
This clarification comes at a time when the sports sector is undergoing radical transformations and a qualitative leap, with football evolving from a mere recreational activity into a fully integrated economic industry. With the influx of international stars and the rising market value of the league, it has become essential to implement strict regulations that align with the laws of FIFA and international organizations concerned with intellectual property rights. Regulating media operations within stadiums is not intended to restrict freedoms, but rather to organize the media market and ensure fair competition.
Economic importance and expected impact
From an economic standpoint, this regulation is expected to boost investor and sponsor confidence in the local sports environment. When a sponsor or exclusive broadcaster guarantees there is no "indirect piracy" of content via social media platforms, it increases the value of future contracts, benefiting clubs and the development of stadium infrastructure.
The difference between a fan and a content creator
It was also emphasized that a distinction must be made between the average fan who takes souvenir photos or short videos to document their personal experience, and the content creator who uses the match as a means to increase viewership and generate revenue at the expense of exclusive rights. The regulations target the latter group, who engage in unlicensed media activity that harms the league's commercial partners.
