ISIS plot targeting England supporters foiled by police just before Euro 2024 final

A suspected ISIS terror plot was thwarted by German police just hours before the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, according to reports. The two teams faced off at Berlin's Olympiastadion last Sunday in the climax of this summer's tournament, with La Roja ultimately securing victory thanks to goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal, marking their first major trophy win in 12 years.

In the lead up to the game, events were held throughout the weekend, including a dedicated fan zone for England supporters in the German capital. Thousands of Three Lions fans made their way to the fan zone located in Berlin's Breitscheidplatz.

The Sun reported that police were forced into action just hours before kick-off, conducting raids on several addresses in the nearby city of Potsdam. It came amid fears of a potential imminent attack on the England fan zone, reports the Mirror.

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ISIS had previously issued threats against the quarter-finals of this season's Champions League, leading both organisers and German security forces to adopt an increased level of vigilance during the tournament.

German special forces reportedly detained three suspects during a series of coordinated raids last Sunday. Police searched three locations while looking for five men.

Alarm bells rang when photos were found on mobile phones of Breitscheidplatz and a large church. The five men sought by police are believed to be known ISIS supporters who were already under surveillance by German authorities.

In the days leading up to the final, three men were placed under investigation and have since been released. The operation was confirmed by German police who