BBC News
·Jun 2026
Mystery over England fan's disappearance on World Cup trip
A 65-year-old Leeds United and England fan, Michael Hewitt, has gone missing after travelling to Barcelona en route to the World Cup in Boston. His family last heard from him on 21 June and have since coordinated with police in the UK, Spain, and Interpol to trace his movements. CCTV confirms he was in a Barcelona bar the night he vanished, and it remains unclear whether he travelled to the US or stayed in Spain. His family continues to appeal for information as searches progress slowly.