Unlike in the early stages of the internet, there is no longer a need to download any software like video player software to watch soccer and sports streams on Hesgoal. Instead, the site is using a technology called video streaming (over progressive download) which works in a way where it only transfers the most relevant data about the video stream at a certain time to your device instead of the whole video and in this case soccer game. This is favorable to the user in a way where less data needs to be transferred but a high video quality is still enabled even in scenarios where you connection may not be as strong e.g., when you are on a mobile device. In fact, every time your browser would prompt you to download any software when engaging with Hesgoal, you should be very cautious. Usually there is only two scenarios for that to occur: one, you are downloading some software of an advertising partner that may contain malicious code such as Spyware or a virus. And second, if there is an expectation for the user to re-share the video signal with other users using a technology called peer-to-peer or P2P. The second comes with a legal risk based on your local regulations and is not recommended.