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Kartal stays at Fener after resignation drama

Ismail Kartal has resumed his duties as Fenerbahce manager after the Turkish club flatly refused to accept his resignation following Thursday's Champions League opener. The tactician walked out in the wake of the 1-1 draw against AS Roma and skipped Friday's training session, but he was pictured back taking charge of the squad on Saturday morning.

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Archie Brown scored a crucial equaliser as Fenerbahce held Roma to a 1-1 draw on their Champions League return. However, the English full-back was left utterly stunned in the mixed zone after learning that head coach Ismail Kartal had announced his resignation during his press conference.

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Fenerbahce chaos! Kartal resigns after Roma draw but president blocks exit

Fenerbahce plunged into utter turmoil following their Champions League clash against Roma as head coach Ismail Kartal unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation. However, club president Aziz Yildirim swiftly intervened minutes later, firmly rejecting the tactician's departure and insisting the 65-year-old would remain in his post.