The agreement, signed at the Portuguese league headquarters, incorporates new key areas of work, such as stadium operations, match-fixing prevention, competition integrity, and digital content development. The renewal aims to strengthen the exchange of best practices between both entities.
“"Domestic leagues are the cornerstone of football. From LaLiga, we put our experience and knowledge in areas such as the fight against audiovisual fraud, in which we are pioneers and global leaders, economic control, or the centralized sale of audiovisual rights at the service of Liga Portugal, in an exchange that benefits and strengthens both leagues."
During the subsequent press conference, Tebas strongly defended the centralized sale of audiovisual rights, noting that it is a key lever to strengthen the economic structure of Portuguese football, benefiting both large clubs and those who do not participate in major European competitions.
“"Among the topics we have discussed is the process of centralizing audiovisual rights, where LaLiga is a prominent example, and future meetings are planned to strengthen this alliance and professional football."
The Spanish executive linked this model to Spain's experience, emphasizing that the economic sustainability of the clubs makes the competition stronger and more valuable. Furthermore, Tebas warned about the threat of piracy, reminding that audiovisual income is the most important part of club revenue and is threatened by organized crime systems.
