England fan reported missing on way to World Cup as worried family issue desperate plea for information

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Michael Hewitt departed Leeds on June 20 to fly to Boston in the States to watch his beloved Three Lions in action during the group stages.

But he lost contact with his family and friends during a layover in Barcelona, and relatives say there has been no social media activity and his phone appears to have lost signal.

His brother Mike says the family are now very worried and confirmed that a missing persons report has been filed with no signs of him making it to his destination.

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Mr Wakefield said: "On Saturday 20th June Mick left Leeds, heading to Boston, USA, for one of England's World Cup group games, travelling via Barcelona.

"He doesn’t seem to have made it to Boston and our last contact with him was from Barcelona in the early hours of Sunday morning, 21st June.

"Since then, his phone has been out of service and he hasn’t posted any updates on social media. As you can imagine, we are now very worried for his safety."

The sibling added: "Known to many as Little Mick', particularly within the Leeds United community, he will be a familiar face to lots of Whites fans across the globe, having followed the club home and away for decades.

"If anyone has seen Mick since Sunday 21st June, or had any contact with him since then, please could you let ourselves or the FCDO know? Thank you."

Interpol has also been contacted as relatives try to establish whether he travelled beyond Spain, with police also investigating.

Michael also wrote on X: "Little Mick Hewitt who is a Leeds United Supporters legend .Was travelling to Boston for England game via Barcelona .

"Not been seen for 9 days last heard from in Barcelona. Share please let’s get him found."

Replying to one user, he added: "It’s a long time 9 days no contact.His family are getting extra help from lots of people which is good .Worried pal "