Ex-Man Utd star at centre of furious row as Premier League side launch complaint

Ex-Man Utd star at centre of furious row as Premier League side launch complaintAaron Wan-Bissaka was supposed to return to London in time to play for West Ham against Leeds in Sunday's FA Cup quarter final, but instead travelled to DR CongoCommentsSportFelix Keith Senior Sports Reporter10:06, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAaron Wan-Bissaka helped DR Congo qualify for the World Cup(Image: Luis Cano/Getty Images)West Ham have made a complaint to FIFA after Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed their FA Cup quarter final against Leeds, having not returned from international duty. Wan-Bissaka helped DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for the World Cup last week and did not make it back to London in time to feature for the Hammers.‌The right-back, who switched his international allegiance from England to DR Congo last year, played in their 1-0 win over Jamaica in Mexico on March 31. West Ham had expected him to return for Sunday's FA Cup tie against Leeds on Sunday.‌However, rather than travel back from Guadalajara to London, Wan-Bissaka headed with the DR Congo squad to Kinshasa for a celebration organised by president Felix Tshisekedi, who wanted to mark the team's return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974.‌Wan-Bissaka was part of the squad, alongside Real Betis striker Cedric Bakambu, Lille defender Chancel Mbemba, Burnley's Axel Tuanzebe and former West Ham left-back Arthur Masuaku, who partied on top of a double-decker bus in the Congolese capital.READ MORE: Elliot Anderson snubs Man Utd with Man City in pole position to complete £65m transferREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard urges Liverpool to re-sign former star as Mo Salah replacementThe Athletic reports that West Ham did not give Wan-Bissaka permission to travel back to DR Congo for the celebrations. They had booked the ex-Manchester United defender a flight back to London and were frustrated he did not return.They have complained to FIFA after losing the FA Cup tie against Leeds on penalties, having scored...