Terrorist Group Islamic State Threatens To Attack UEFA Champions League Stadiums

The European football governing body, UEFA, has confirmed threats of terror attack by terrorist organization Islamic State ahead of the quarterfinal fixtures of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday and Wednesday.

A media platform in support of the activities of the terror group published several posters and called for attacks at stadiums hosting the quarterfinal matches of Europe’s biggest club football competition.

UEFA said the games will go on as planned and disclosed that security will be beefed up in London, Madrid, and Paris, where the games are scheduled to take place.

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French Interior MinisterGérald Darmanin promised that there would be “considerably reinforced” security measures when French Ligue One giants PSG take on five-time European champions FC Barcelona on Wednesday.

“I will remind you that only 10 days ago, IS shared a picture of the Munich stadium and said action should be taken against sports venues that host football games, although all sports can be targeted,” Darmanin said.

“Given how important the Champions League is for football, we are of course talking to our partners.”

Spain’s sports minister, Pilar Alegría, also issued a message of “calm” as two quarterfinal matches are scheduled to be held in Madrid.

Real Madrid take on defending champions Manchester City on Tuesday, while Atletico Madrid will play host to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

Alegría said “more than 2,000 police and civil guard officers” have been deployed to ensure fans are safe to enjoy the games.

A UEFA spokesperson also confirmed that the body is “liaising with the authorities at the respective venues.”

“All matches are planned to go ahead as scheduled with appropriate security arrangements in place.”