Security raised for Champions League ties after threat - BBC News

Security is stepped up for European Champions League ties over threats by a pro-Islamic State group.

6 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Security is being reinforced ahead of Wednesday's quarter-final in ParisBy Sean SeddonBBC NewsSecurity will be increased at Champions League games this week after a media outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against venues.

A pro-IS media channel has published several images calling for attacks at stadiums hosting quarter-final ties on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Uefa said it was aware of the threats, but said games in Madrid, Paris and London would go ahead as planned.

Ministers in both France and Spain have confirmed enhanced security measures.

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said there would be "considerably reinforced" security measures in place when PSG play Barcelona in Paris on Wednesday.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68769669

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