On Tuesday French Minister Gerald Darmanin said ‘Security measures will be boosted for the Champions League quarterfinal between Paris Saint-German and Barcelona this week’.
Darmanin said, ‘The security presence follows a threat from the Islamic State terror group against the Parc des Princes and other European soccer stadiums hosting Champions League matches’.
‘We are aware of the alleged terrorist threats and are closely cooperating with the authorities at the venues’, said European soccer governing body UEFA.
The spokesperson further added that all matches will go ahead as scheduled with security arrangements in place.
‘A policing plan has been implemented for the Champions League quarterfinal between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium following the terror threats’, said the London’s Metropolitan Police.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said, ‘The UK terrorism threat level remains at ‘considerable’ meaning an attack is likely, and we work with colleagues from across Counter Terrorism Policing in planning for events here in London, to take into accountability any important information that can help us to keep those attending safe’.
He also added, ‘We are aware of online and media reports about calls to target matches across Europe and here in London. I want to reassure the public that we have a robust policing plan in place for tonight’s match and we continue to work alongside the club’s security team to make sure that the match passes peacefully’.
In a statement, Arsenal said that the club works closely with the Metropolitan Police about the safety and security of all supporters and staff at Emirates Stadium for all our matches.
It added: “Our planning for tonight’s fixture is no different and our approach, working together with the Police and UEFA, is proportionate to the current UK threat level.”
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