Jay Marques is a foreign desk editor based in London.
LONDON — France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals being held in Madrid and in Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top government officials said, citing threats from the Islamic State group to the showpiece soccer events. British police said they were aware of reports of such threats and had a robust policing plan in place ahead of Tuesday night's game in London between English Premier League leaders Arsenal and German giants Bayern Munich.
was alleged to have threatened four venues for this week’s Champions League matches, including the Parc des Princes in Paris and two games in Madrid hosted by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, who face Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund respectively. London police’s Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said in a statement: “We’re aware of online and media reports in relation to calls to target matches across Europe and here in London.
soccer's European governing body, said it was '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.' It added that 'all matches are planned to go ahead as scheduled with appropriate security arrangements in place.'
has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 143 people.
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