Reports indicate that heightened security measures will be implemented at the Parc des Princes, with the presence of police officers from the Research and Intervention Brigade (BRI) in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. The BRI is a specialized unit of the French National Police, known for handling serious criminal cases such as armed robbery, kidnappings, and responding to terrorist threats or attacks. The Al Azaim Foundation, responsible for disseminating ISIS messages, has reportedly published a poster containing the message “Kill them all” alongside the names of four different stadiums.

Adelekan, in charge of event planning, emphasized the need for a strong police presence at such events. He highlighted the ongoing “substantial” terrorism threat level in the UK and stressed the collaboration with Counter Terrorism Policing to ensure the safety of those attending events in London. Acknowledging online and media reports calling for targeting matches across Europe and in London, Adelekan assured the public of a robust policing plan in place for the upcoming match.

He urged the public to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to the authorities or security staff for a peaceful event. In addition to the security measures at the stadium, a new WhatsApp community is being promoted, offering daily Mirror Football content and special offers to its members. Privacy details are also provided for those interested in joining the community.