Champions League matches go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — This week’s Champions League soccer games are going ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threat. Several posters circulated on social media alleging to be from the Al-Azaim Foundation, a media arm of ISIS-K, called for attacks at the four stadiums hosting the matches this week. The Associated Press could not verify the authenticity of the posts. The governing body of European soccer says it “is aware of alleged terrorist threats” but that matches will go ahead “with appropriate security arrangements in place.” French and Spanish media reports there will be extra security measures at the stadiums. Arsenal hosted Bayern Munich and Real Madrid welcomed Manchester City on Tuesday. Atletico Madrid then hosts Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain hosts Barcelona on Wednesday.