British Expatriate Network

You thought the World Cup would allow some escape from the continual drum-beat of "Terror! Terror! Terror!" didn't you? Well, you'd be entirely wrong - one glance at the State Department's "Fact Sheet" on the World Cup will have you hiding behind the sofa in no time. After just one small insignificant paragraph that basically gives the Fifa URL, it then goes nuts -

http//travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/world_cup/world_cup_2900.html

"While there have been no specific, credible terrorist threats to the FIFA 2006 World Cup, in this post-September 11 world, the threat from international terrorist groups at major public events is always a principal concern. This includes the periods immediately before and after these events. Al-Qaida’s demonstrated capability to carry out sophisticated attacks against sizable structures – such as ships, large office buildings, embassies, and hotels – makes it one of the greatest potential threats to the World Cup. Threats could also emanate from extremists who may not be directly controlled by al-Qaida, as occurred in the Madrid train bombings on March 11, 2004, and the subway and bus bombings in London on July 7 and 21, 2005"

Jeez.....is that really neccessary?

Well, it's just advise to Americans who may be travelling to the area. Look out you're a potential target at such a large event. It's not like this article is on EPSN's website or anything.

Amazing huh! Remind you to be 'afraid', but not enough to deter you from spending money! (can't have profits down, now can we.)

I would be more concerned with drunken football hooligans!