Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

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Security is stepped up for European Champions League ties over threats by a pro-Islamic State group.

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France to reinforce security at PSG-Barcelona tie after IS 'threat'

Security will be "considerably reinforced" at the Champions League match in the French capital between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona after a "threat" from the Islamic State group, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says. European football's governing body UEFA has said every match would go ahead despite the jihadist group threatening all the quarter-final ties on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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