European soccer"s governing body, UEFA, has confirmed that this week"s Champions League games will proceed as planned despite an ISIS terrorist threat from the Islamic State. The threat, issued through a media outlet linked to the group, targeted stadiums hosting quarterfinal matches in Paris, Madrid, and London.
UEFA stated that they know the threats and work closely with authorities to ensure appropriate match security measures. This includes the games in Madrid where Real Madrid will face Manchester City, and Atletico Madrid will play Borussia Dortmund.
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French and Spanish ministers have reassured that enhanced security measures will be implemented at the stadiums to ensure the safety of fans and players. The matches in London, where Arsenal takes on Bayern Munich, and in Paris, where Paris Saint-Germain hosts Barcelona, will proceed as scheduled.
The terrorist group Islamic State previously claimed responsibility for the attack on a concert venue outside Moscow in March, resulting in numerous casualties. Despite these threats, UEFA remains committed to holding the matches as planned, with the return matches scheduled for the following week.
