🥐 Carvajal, Lewandowski... 5 stories to kick off your Tuesday | OneFootball

This Tuesday's agenda kicks off with a mix of institutional tension and sporting doubts shaking the foundations of Spanish football.

While Real Madrid manages the possible "end of an era" for a heavyweight like Dani Carvajal after his post-Mestalla crisis, the RFEF is forced to urgently intervene to remove a referee under police investigation.

These office maneuvers coexist with uncertainty on the playing field in Vallecas, where the state of the pitch threatens to sabotage the upcoming Madrid derby.

On the international front, the transfer market is heating up with the MLS's final push for Robert Lewandowski. Lastly, the Premier League adds a splash of color, where the clash between West Ham and Manchester United transcends sports.

'Carvajal Case' at Real Madrid

This Tuesday's sports news is marked by the delicate situation of Dani Carvajal at Real Madrid. Following the incidents in Mestalla, the defender is going through an emotional and sporting slump that casts doubt on his continuity at the club and his presence in the next World Cup. The player's entourage and the club perceive signs of a premature end of an era.

Refereeing Scandal

The RFEF has taken drastic measures by provisionally suspending a Second Division referee. The referee is under investigation following a complaint for alleged assault on a woman, having allegedly impersonated a police officer. News that once again shakes the foundations of the Spanish refereeing establishment.

Lewandowski's Future Eyes the US

In the transfer market, the MLS is not giving up on Robert Lewandowski. The Chicago Fire leads the offensive to convince the Pole and his family to move to the United States once his contract with Barça ends this summer. The American project seeks to make a splash with the veteran striker.

Alarm Over Vallecas Pitch

The controversy continues in Vallecas. After the suspension of Rayo-Oviedo, LaLiga is closely inspecting the pitch to decide if the derby against Atlético de Madrid can be played on Sunday. Thursday will be the key day to know the final decision on a pitch that remains in the spotlight.

A Hair Promise in London

Finally, today's West Ham-Manchester United match has an unexpected protagonist: Frank Ilett. This United fan has gone more than 400 days without cutting his hair, promising not to do so until they string together five victories. After beating Tottenham, today might be the day he finally visits the barber.

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