Former Premier League footballer Ákos Buzsáky found safe in Budapest

Former Premier League footballer Ákos Buzsáky has been found safe after being reported missing in Budapest, Hungary, earlier this week. The 44-year-old former midfielder, who played for Queens Park Rangers, Plymouth Argyle, and Portsmouth, issued a statement on his Facebook page on August 28 to reassure friends and family following a police search that began on August 18.

Buzsáky explained that serious personal changes in recent months led him to take a break from his daily routines. He stated that a misunderstanding prompted his mother to contact the authorities. "As soon as I learned about the situation, I stopped my retreat and informed the authorities," he wrote, thanking people for their concern.

The search for Buzsáky had sparked worry both in Hungary and England, where he spent much of his career. Hungarian police launched an appeal for information after he was reported missing on August 18. His former club, Queens Park Rangers, stated it was "praying he's found safe and well."

According to his father, Ákos Buzsáky Sr., the former footballer has been working as a construction contractor in Greece in recent years. Speaking to Hungarian outlet Blikk, the father said he was...