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Fenerbahce coach Kartal’s resignation refused as bottle thrown in Roma tie
Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal's resignation after fan threw bottle at coach in Roma Champions League tie.
Al Jazeera•
Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal quit his role with the Turkish club after a spectator threw a water bottle at his head during his side’s 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma on Thursday – only for his president to reject the resignation minutes later.
The 65-year-old Kartal told a news conference he was leaving “never to return”, adding that he had taken the decision “to clear the way for the club”.
Immediately afterwards, Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim told reporters that Kartal “continues in his role”.
“I just spoke to Ismail Kartal. He mentioned the bottle incident and he also complained about being under pressure.”