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Ismail Kartal was appointed head coach of Fenerbahce three months ago. In the first match of the 2024/25 Champions League season, the team drew 1:1 with Roma at home.
Fenerbahce President Aziz Yildirim has not accepted the resignation of head coach Ismail Kartal, who announced his resignation after a bottle was thrown at him during a Champions League match with Roma.
On Thursday, Fenerbahçe, which returned to the main stage of the Champions League after 18 years, started the tournament with a home draw against Roma (1:1). During the match, a bottle was thrown at Kartal. The person who did this was later detained. At a press conference, the head coach of the Istanbul club announced his resignation from the team three months after his appointment. Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim said on Friday that he had not accepted his resignation.
“Ismail Kartal continues to perform his duties. The team will continue preparing for the next game under his leadership,” the message says.
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