In the face of an alleged terror threat linked to the Islamic State, UEFA remains resolute: this week’s Champions League quarter-final ties will proceed as planned. The stakes are high as football fans eagerly anticipate thrilling clashes on the European stage.
Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium is set to host the first leg of the Gunners’ last-eight encounter against Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Manchester City faces a formidable challenge away to Real Madrid.
Ministers in both France and Spain have confirmed enhanced security measures.
A pro-IS media channel has published multiple posters calling for attacks at stadiums featured in games due to be held this week.
According to Spanish media, The threat was conveyed through the resource Al-Azaim, which distributes messages on behalf of Islamists. They published an announcement, which lists four soccer stadiums in London, Paris and Madrid. The caption on the image reads, “Kill them all.”
However, UEFA has responded, asserting that all matches will continue as scheduled. The governing body is closely coordinating with local authorities to ensure appropriate security arrangements are in place.
