Premier League on High Alert: ISIS Threat Spurs Security Boost for Champions League

April 12, 2024
Premier League on High Alert: ISIS Threat Spurs Security Boost for Champions League
  • Counter-terrorism police have urged Premier League clubs to enhance safety protocols due to an ISIS terror threat targeting Champions League quarter-final matches.

  • Madrid, London, and Paris are increasing stadium security measures, with Madrid deploying over 2,000 police officers for the upcoming games.

  • UEFA insists the matches will continue as planned, with robust security measures tailored to counter the identified threats.

  • The ISIS threat was publicized through a pro-IS channel, showing images of the specific stadiums under threat.

  • European countries are on high alert, particularly after a recent terrorist attack in Moscow, with the UK's terror threat level at 'substantial'.

  • The National Counter Terrorism Security Office has advised clubs to have contingency plans ready for potential terror incidents.

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