Was going to see Barcelona,
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Was going to see Barcelona, went to the wrong St James' Park in Exeter

A Barcelona supporter turned up at St James' Park to watch the Champions League match against Newcastle. It was a mistake. He was standing outside the stadium of the same name in Exeter, in southwest England, 600 miles away.

Adam Spencer, supporters' manager at Exeter City, says:

His English wasn't great, but from what we could tell he was from London. I'm guessing he had put St James' Park in his phone and then just followed the instructions.

The supporter, who does not want to give his name, was lucky in his misfortune. At the same time as Newcastle-Barcelona was being decided, Exeter was playing Lincoln in the English third division, writes AFP.

He was quite devastated and a little embarrassed. We got him a ticket and he got to see a match at the real St James' Park. He's welcome back anytime.

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