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An elite counter-terrorism unit has reportedly been sent for tonight’s Champions League clash between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes amid an ISIS terror threat.
The Al-Azaim Foundation, a media channel responsible for spreading messages from the ISIS-K branch of the terrorist group, shared a post saying “kill them all” while threatening an attack on the four stadiums hosting this week’s match. . finals on Monday night.
Security was subsequently “considerably” stepped up at the Emirates Stadium during Arsenal’s quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, and significant precautions will also be taken in Paris this afternoon.
According L’EquipePolice officers from the elite anti-terrorist force BRI (Brigade of Investigation and Intervention) will be in the “vicinity” of the Parc des Princes for tonight’s match.
The decision to tighten security was made during a tense meeting that began shortly after 8:00 pm on Tuesday night, as authorities discussed the threat posed by ISIS and made adjustments to their security plan accordingly.
An ISIS-linked media channel shared a post listing the four venues for this week’s Champions League along with the message “kill them all” on Monday night.
There will now reportedly be an elite anti-terrorist unit at the Parc des Princes for PSG’s clash against Barcelona tonight.
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The meeting was attended by the Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin, the internal intelligence services, the heads of the Paris police and the director general of the National Police.
A police source also confirmed that around the stadium there will be “a greater number of patrols and additional resources, such as drones.”
PSG have also opted to increase the number of hostesses for tonight’s match and the club will deploy around 1,500 instead of the 1,000-1,200 they would normally have for a Champions League match.
The club has also asked fans to arrive in sufficient time before kick-off to allow security checks to take place before fans can enter the stadium.
The latest Islamic State attack took place on March 22 at Crocus City Hall, a large concert hall in Moscow, once again raising the specter of ISIS in Europe.
Several men dressed in camouflage stormed the building and killed 144 people and injured 551 others.
The ISIS threat will also bring back haunting memories of 2015, when France’s national stadium was attacked in a series of coordinated attacks across the French capital that left 130 dead and hundreds more injured.
Three people were killed and several others injured when two suicide attacks and an attack occurred near the Stade de France during the friendly match between France and Germany on November 13, 2015.
In their pre-match press conference on Tuesday, PSG coach Luis Enrique and defensive midfielder Danilo admitted to being concerned about the threat of a possible ISIS attack.
A view shows the Crocus City Hall concert venue in flames following an ISIS attack on March 22.
PSG coach Luis Enrique admitted that he is “concerned” about the terrorist threat from ISIS
“I hope it can be controlled and I hope it’s just a threat and nothing happens.” Of course we are worried,’ Enrique said.
Danilo added: “Safety is always important, not only for us as players, but for everyone, for everyone who loves sport and this game.”
“I think that’s important, but we need to focus on what we need to do: play football. There are other people who need to focus on everyone’s safety.”
