German state security officials believe that a regional branch of Islamic State are set to target the European Championship in Germany this summer, according to reports.
This week saw an apparent threat by the terrorist group against stadiums hosting Champions League ties across Europe, with security ramped up in Paris - where Paris Saint-Germain were due to face Barcelona at Parc des Princes - Madrid, for Real Madrid's clash with Manchester City, and at the Emirates, where Arsenal were to play host to Bayern Munich.