UCL ties to go ahead with Uefa ‘aware of alleged terrorist threats’ from Isis
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The upcoming matches for the Champions League this week are scheduled to proceed as usual despite some security concerns. According to Uefa, they are "informed" of some threats that have been circulating prior to the games that may involve the possibility of terrorist attacks.
On Tuesday night, Arsenal will be the home team against Bayern Munich, while Manchester City will travel to play against Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid will host Borussia Dortmund, and the following day, Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona in an away game.
Pictures being shared on the internet implied that the four stadiums would be attacked during the two nights, but it is unclear where they came from. Some people believe that Isis may be involved in this possible terrorist plot.
The Independent reached out to Uefa and received a statement stating that they are aware of reported terrorist threats that have been made towards this week's Uefa Champions League matches. Uefa is now working closely with authorities at the venues to ensure the safety of all attendees. Despite the potential danger, Uefa plans to carry on with the matches as scheduled and have taken the necessary steps to guarantee appropriate security measures are in place.
The security measures in Madrid have been increased according to reports in Spanish media. The authorities in the city have implemented "response systems" which involves the involvement of 2000 police and civil guards. This move comes after a meeting with key decision-makers.
The French authorities have also confirmed that security will be tightened for the PSG match at the Parc des Princes. The stadium, along with the Allianz Arena and the Santiago Bernabeu, were shown in the pictures encouraging violence on digital posters.
The Emirates Stadium located in the northern part of London will host one of the Tuesday games. Both Arsenal and the Metropolitan Police were contacted for their comments regarding the event. The police responded by stating that they have a solid plan in place to maintain law and order during the game.
Ade Adelekan, who is currently in charge of policing in London, stated:
The UK is facing a high risk of terrorist attack and we are collaborating closely with fellow law enforcement officers from Counter Terrorism Policing in organizing events in London. We are taking into consideration any pertinent details that could aid us in ensuring the safety of everyone attending such events.
We acknowledge the reports circulating online and in media regarding the possibility of matches being targeted in Europe, including London. I wish to assure the public that there is a well-devised policing strategy for tonight’s match. Additionally, we are collaborating closely with the club’s security team to ensure that the event runs without any disturbances.
As usual, we urge the general public to stay aware and if they notice anything that appears suspicious or unusual, do not hesitate to inform the authorities or security personnel.
The newest possible danger arises shortly after Tottenham, a neighboring club in north London, experienced road closures near their stadium as a result of a murder inquiry conducted by the police in connection with someone's demise.
The terrorist group known as Isis has admitted to carrying out a violent assault on a concert venue in Moscow, resulting in the deaths of 133 individuals due to the utilization of automatic weaponry.
