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Fenerbahce coach resigns after draw with Roma - but president insists he will stay
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal announced his resignation after a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma, citing pressure and an incident where a fan threw a bottle at him during the match.
- Minutes later, club president Aziz Yildirim stated that Kartal would remain in his position, emphasizing the club's unity and downplaying the resignation announcement.
- Kartal, a long-time figure at Fenerbahce as player and coach, returned for his fourth managerial spell in June 2023 amid mixed team performances, with Fenerbahce currently ninth in the Turkish Super Lig.
- The match against Roma saw Fenerbahce come from behind to draw 1-1, with key moments including a disallowed penalty for Roma after a VAR review and a late chance hitting the crossbar.
- Fenerbahce face challenging upcoming Champions League fixtures against Aston Villa and Liverpool, with uncertainty surrounding Kartal's future leadership.
