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Fenerbahce coach Kartal’s resignation refused as bottles thrown in Roma tie

Fenerbahce coach Kartal’s resignation refused as bottles thrown in Roma tie

Summary

Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal tried to quit after a fan threw a bottle at him during a Champions League match against Roma. The club president quickly rejected his resignation and asked him to stay as coach.

Key Facts

  • Ismail Kartal is the coach of Turkish football club Fenerbahce.
  • During a match against Roma, a fan threw a bottle at Kartal’s head.
  • Kartal announced he was quitting and said he would never return.
  • Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim refused to accept his resignation.
  • Yildirim told Kartal to continue coaching and called the club a family.
  • Kartal has a long history with Fenerbahce as a player and coach.
  • Fenerbahce finished second in Turkey’s league for the last five seasons.
  • The club qualified for the Champions League group stage for the first time in 18 years this season.
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