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My game's server is blocked in Spain whenever there's a football match on
A game developer in Spain noticed that their game server became unplayable during football matches. The issue was traced back to Cloudflare IP ranges being blocked by ISPs under orders from the Spanish football league, LaLiga. This IP blocking affected various online services beyond just gaming. Attempts to fight this in court were unsuccessful, leaving developers and users impacted by the restrictions. The situation highlights concerns about internet censorship and the power dynamics between sports organizations and tech companies.
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