Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

(BBC) Security is being increased at Champions League games after a media outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against venues.

Ministers in both France and Spain confirmed enhanced security measures.

A pro-IS media channel published several images of stadiums hosting quarter-final ties on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Uefa said it was aware of the threats, but said games in Madrid, Paris and London would go ahead as planned.

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said there would be “considerably reinforced” security measures in place when PSG play Barcelona in Paris on Wednesday.

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