Increased Security Measures for Champions League Quarter-Finals in London, Madrid, and Paris Due to ISIS Threats

Published: 09 April 2024 at 14:16

London, France, and Spain are enhancing security for the Champions League quarter-finals following threats from the Islamic State group targeting soccer events. British police have a robust plan for the Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich game in London. Paris authorities have escalated security for the Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona match. ISIS threats were directed at venues including the Parc des Princes in Paris and games in Madrid hosted by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Spanish police will deploy 2,000 extra officers with the terrorism alert level raised to 4 out of 5.

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