England fan missing on World Cup trip located in Barcelona

A 65-year-old England football fan who was reported missing while traveling to the World Cup in the United States has been found safe in Barcelona, Spain. Michael Hewitt, known widely as the Leeds United superfan "Little Mick," was located on Wednesday, July 1, after an international search that lasted over a week.

Hewitt had departed his home in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on June 20, intending to travel to Boston via Barcelona to watch an England World Cup match. His family lost contact with him after receiving a message from him in Barcelona in the early hours of June 21. When he failed to arrive in the United States and his phone remained out of service, his relatives grew increasingly concerned and launched a public appeal for information.

His brother, Gary Hewitt, said the family was relieved to learn that Michael had been found pottering around Barcelona, safe and well. According to his brother, Michael lost his phone soon after arriving in Spain and was unaware of the widespread search efforts. Because he still had his wallet and passport, he saw no reason to contact the British embassy or his family.

It was also clarified that Michael's travel plans were contingent on...