Real Madrid mourn ISIS attack victims’ death
Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid wore black armbands in the match against Deportivo La Coruna in Riazor, to mourn the death of 16 Real Madrid supporters. They extended condolences to the friends and families of those who were killed in an ISIS attack in Iraq. They added that they extend solidarity to the Iraqi people "who suffer excessive injustices of extreme violence."
What is ISIS?
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Daesh, is a Salafist jihadist terrorist group. ISIS was founded in 1999 by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
France-Germany soccer match targeted in Paris
A suspected ISIS terrorist tried to enter the State de France stadium only 15 minutes into the soccer match between France and Germany. A guard found that the attacker had an explosive vest; the suicide bomber blew himself up after being challenged at the gate. President Francois Hollande was present at the game and was taken to the security control room following the bombing.
ISIS attacks gathering at children's soccer game
ISIS targeted a gathering at a children's soccer game in Iskandariya (near Baghdad), which claimed the lives of at least 26 and wounded over 70. US State Department stated that they would remain committed to supporting the people of Iraq and their unity. It was later found that the suicide bombing was carried out by a 'child' no more than 15-16 years of age.
ISIS plans to target Euro 2016
On 11 April 2016, it was reported that ISIS was planning to carry out attacks at the 'Euro 2016' soccer tournament, which is scheduled to take place from 10 June-10 July 2016 across ten cities in France.
16 dead, 20 injured-ISIS attacks soccer fans
ISIS terrorists attacked a club in Iraq's Balad city and opened fire at over 50 Real Madrid soccer fans who had gathered there to discuss an upcoming match. Reportedly, three armed terrorists carrying AK-47s stormed the area when the supporters were watching old recordings of the Spanish football club. The attack claimed the lives of 16 while over 20 were left severely wounded.
Locals seize one of the attackers
Reportedly, the locals had captured one of the terrorists while he was trying to escape. The locals said that after the terrorist had confessed to attacking the club, they burnt him alive and hung his body outside the club.
Attackers passed through three police checkpoints
One of the victims said that he heard several gunshots and blasts when suddenly the terrorists started shooting randomly at the gathering. He added that two of the militants were suicide bombers who detonated just when the police arrived. The terrorists reportedly passed through three police checkpoints before attacking the club. Extra security forces have been deployed in the city after the attack.
ISIS feels soccer is anti-Islam: Ziad Subhan
Ziad Subhan, President-Madrid supporters club, stated that the ISIS terrorists attacked the club because the terrorist organization thinks that soccer was against the Islam religion. ISIS claimed responsibility for the brutal attack a few hours after the attack. ISIS claimed that it was a part of their campaign to honor Abdel Rahman Mustafa (ISIS second-in-command) who was killed in an airstrike in Mar'16.
