During the World Cup, held in the SAZ, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, security measures were significantly heightened. The FBI coordinated the International Center for Police Cooperation (MCPC), which brought together American federal agencies and police officers from various countries, including Spain. These personnel monitored for various security concerns, including terrorist threats, aggression directed at the athletes, and any incidents that could disrupt the championship.
The investigative channel “Prensa Iberia” gained exclusive access to the daily bulletins prepared within the police coordination center. These reports detailed the constant vigilance required to manage the security risks associated with the major international event. A notable concern was the barrage of threats received by the players.
Specifically, Lionel Messi was the target of over 1,000 threatening messages sent to the footballers both before and during the tournament. The presence of international police resources underscored the seriousness of the security environment. The monitoring covered everything from potential terrorist plots to managing hostile behavior directed at the stars of the game.
The scale of the threats and the coordination required by the police demonstrated the level of risk management implemented throughout the World Cup period.
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