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FOOTBALL: Uefa says no plans to play Euro 2016 games behind closed doors
Uefa insists there are "no plans to play matches at Euro 2016 behind closed doors" following the terror attack on Brussels on Tuesday, but European football's governing body added it is "working on contingency plans and on multiple scenarios around crisis situations".
The issue of matches being played without supporters in France was raised by Uefa's own executive committee vice-chairman Giancarlo Abete following the atrocities in the Belgian capital which killed 34 people and injured over a hundred more.
The Italian told Radio 24: "Euro 2016 is the kind of event we can't delay or postpone.
"We can't exclude the possibility of playing behind closed doors as we cannot exclude terrorism. If we talked about potentially cancellable games such as a friendly or a competitive match that could be moved to another date, obviously this would not be the case."
Uefa denies closed-doors matches are on the agenda, but confirmed it had retrained its focus on safety and security following recent events.
A statement read: "We are confident that all security measures will be in place for a safe and festive Euro and therefore there are no plans to play matches behind closed doors.
"However, we are nevertheless working on contingency plans and on multiple scenarios around crisis situations since we take the security of all participants [players, fans, etc] very seriously."
The Euro 2016 final is scheduled for July 10 at the Stade de France, one of the venues targeted by terrorists in the Paris attacks in November 2015 on the night of France's game against world champions Germany.
Over 130 people were killed in a coordinated attack across the French capital with Germany's game against Netherlands in Hannover cancelled three days later over fears of further terrorist activity.
Those events, plus the situation in Brussels, are what prompted Abete to suggest there could be a shift in policy regarding the European Championship.
He added on Tuesday: "We are talking about events which have already had a negative impact on the Euros because the perception of risk is already there and there is less excitement about getting involved from those who wanted to join in a joyous mood.
"But we are talking about games which are staged for June, whereas today we are going through a very urgent emergency."
SOURCE: GOAL.COM
19 year old Mormon missionary survives terrorist attack for the 3rd time!
Some of the shrapnel from those blasts hit Mason, he also suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, injuries from shrapnel and second- and third-degree burns on his face and hands but he's alive and doing fine.
'This is his third terrorist attack,' Chad Wells, Mason's father, told ABC News. 'This is the third time that sadly in our society that we have a connection to a bomb blast 'We live in a dangerous world and not everyone is kind and loving.'
Chad said he and Mason were a block away from the finish line of the Boston Marathon, waiting for Mason's mother, Kymberly Wells, who was a runner where the bombing took place.
Mason was very calm and composed,' Kymberly told ABC News.
Mason is currently in a Belgian hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, he told his parents. He was at 'ground zero' of the blast zone when the bombs went off.
Chad said a Mormon official relayed to the Wells family that Mason, 'despite being on the ground and bleeding actually had a sense of humor and remained calm through the situation'.
'Mason has always assured us that he is safe and careful.
'I told him first and foremost always be aware of your surroundings, please be very careful when you're traveling be very observant to people around you,' Kymberly said.
source: lindaikejisblog.com
TERROR SCARE: Euro 2016 matches this summer 'could be played behind closed doors without spectators because of terrorism' - UEFA
UEFA bosses are considering closing stadiums from fans this summer in France as the world is still coming to terms from the shock of the Paris Terror attack in the Stade de France last year and most recently the Brussels airport attack that gulped 34 lives.
The EURO 2016 Tournament which is the biggest football tournament for European nations, will be held across 10 stadiums in 10 cities in France with the capacity of the smallest stadium being 33,000 while the largest being 81,000 (Stade de France) making it an easy target for terrorists attack.
With the tournament barely 3 months away, UEFA executive committee vice-president Giancarlo Abete has admitted the best option could be to play the matches behind closed doors.
'Euro 2016 is the kind of event we can't delay or postpone.' Abete told French radio station Radio 24. We can't exclude the possibility of playing behind closed doors as we cannot exclude terrorism.'
In a statement, UEFA said:
'We will continue their joint work and will regularly monitor the level of risk for the tournament and their respective organisational plans. 'For over three years now, EURO 2016 SAS has been working closely with the relevant authorities to develop the most appropriate mechanisms in order to guarantee a safe and secure tournament and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that is the case for all involved.' France's interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve was keen to stress adequate security measures have been put in place.
'The events in Brussels remind us of the very high level of security which is necessary to ensure Euro 2016 is successful,' said Cazeneuve, who at a press conference said the government would contribute £1.5million for CCTV projects to cover fan zones during the tournament.
'Euro 2016 must combine sportsmanship, festivity and security for the teams, coaches and fan. It is 80 days to the start of Euro 2016 and the organisers, cities and state services are fully mobilised. 'Euro 2016 should be a celebration but collective security is an obligation for everyone alongside the government.'
squash what? Cuban president Raul Castro shades US president Barack Obama
After an event in Havana Cuba, US President who is the first American president to visit Cuba in 88 years tried to hug Cuban President Raul Castro, but Castro refused to hug him, instead, he blocked the hug and raised his Obama's hand like a champion and smiled. During that awkward moment, President Obama smiled, waved and walked ahead of the Cuban president as they both walked away from the podium. A lot of people think it was disrespectful. What do you think?
source: lindaikejisblog.com
Najim Laachraoui, 3rd Terrorist suspect in Belgium airport attack arrested in Anderlecht
Laachraoui is believed to be the bomb maker behind the Paris terror in November and an Isil commander. He was one of Europe’s most wanted men who gave police the slip last year when he returned from Syria.
SOURCE: LINDAIKEJISBLOG.COM
FOOTBALL: Egypt arrive Nigeria today as coach Samson Siasia insists 'I don't fear them'
The first of the two Group G fixtures between the Nigeria and Egypt will take place at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Friday.
Egypt possesses European football stars like Mohamed Salah of AS Roma, Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny, Mahmoud Trezeguet of Anderlecht, Ahmed Hassan Kouka of Sporting Braga Portugal but Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia believes his players have what it takes to defeat the Pharaohs on Friday.
"Trust me, there will be no sentiment in selecting the team against Egypt on Friday. We have about seven training sessions for every player to show their readiness to play the game. I have invited them based on their current form in their clubs, now is the time for them to show Nigerians that what we see them do in Europe is real," Siasia told Completesportsnigeria.com
"I am thrilled by their various club performance and if they reproduce such forms here in Nigeria colour, I see no reason why Egypt will not be beaten soundly on Friday. The job demands total commitment from every player and official and with God on our side, we shall triumph over the two legs." "The response of players to camp, I must say was encouraging and it gives me the confidence that we are going to have a very good game on Friday. We don't fear Egypt. In fact, they should fear us because we won't give them any breathing space in Kaduna and Alexandria,"
SOURCE: LINDAIKEJISBLOG.COM
Footballer Samir Nasri's $330k lamborghini impounded by police
Nasri was pictured on Wilson Street in the Beswick area of the city, not far from from his club's multi-million pound training complex, before being picked up by a club chauffeur.
SOURCE: LINDAIKEJISBLOG.COM
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