AFTER a deadly bombing at a concert in Manchester, European soccer body UEFA said Tuesday it has “no specific intelligence” that the Europa League final featuring Manchester United will be a target. United plays Ajax Amsterdam the next day in Stockholm, and security was already intensified following a deadly truck attack in the Swedish capital last month. “The terrorist risk had been taken into account since the very beginning of the project,” UEFA said, noting it has worked with Swedish authorities “for many months” to plan for the game. “There is currently no specific intelligence, which might suggest that any of the UEFA Europa League Final activities in Stockholm may be the target of attacks,” UEFA said in a statement. At least 22 people were killed when an apparent suicide bomber attacked an Ariana Grande concert as the performance ended Monday night in Manchester. United players observed a minute’s silence for the victims at a Tuesday morning training session before flying to Sweden. United coach Jose Mourinho’s scheduled news conference later in the day at the Friends Arena in Stockholm was canceled at the club’s request, UEFA said. Stockholm police spokesman Kjell Lindgren said there has been no threat to the match. “Now, we are prepared for every possible and thinkable (thing) that could happen in Stockholm tomorrow, including terrorist attacks, and we are satisfied with our preparations,” he said. “Ajax joined many in the soccer world expressing support for the victims.(SD-Agencies) |