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Kartal announces resignation as Fenerbahce president insists he stays
Ismail Kartal announced his resignation after Fenerbahce’s Champions League draw with Roma, but club president Aziz Yildirim insisted he remained head coach. Yildirim said Kartal cited pressure and being struck by a bottle thrown from the stands. The club said it identified and banned a spectator involved in the incident.
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Context & caveats
- Kartal’s announcement and the president’s response leave his position unresolved.
Why this made the edition
Direct statements establish an abrupt coaching crisis, with the disputed employment status clearly explained.
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