UEFA has addressed concerns regarding the potential cancellation of this week’s Champions League quarter-final matches due to reported ISIS terror threats.
The schedule includes Arsenal facing Bayern Munich at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with Manchester City playing against Real Madrid away.
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The following day, Atletico Madrid will compete with Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona at Parc des Princes.
Despite a media report alleging that the Islamic State (ISIS) has threatened the week’s fixtures, UEFA has issued a statement ensuring that the matches will proceed as planned.
“UEFA is aware of alleged terrorist threats made towards this week’s UEFA Champions League matches and is closely liaising with the authorities at the respective venues,” the statement said.
“All matches are planned to go ahead as scheduled with appropriate security arrangements in place.”
The Al Azaim Foundation, a conduit for Isis messages, claimed responsibility for threats against stadiums during the Champions League quarterfinals.
They shared a poster featuring a gunman alongside stadium names with the phrase “Kill them all.”
This follows a threat from Sarh al-Khilafah linked to Isis regarding a recent Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund match.
While authorities found no concrete evidence of danger, security was heightened at the game. Concerns about Isis attacks have increased since the recent Moscow attack.
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