❌ First matchday, first manager to resign in the Champions League

Ismail Kartal has resigned as head coach of Fenerbahçe, marking the first such resignation at the start of a Champions League matchday. The Turkish club faced a 1-1 draw against Roma, which appears to have been the decisive factor in Kartal's decision. Kartal told reporters that he stepped down from his position in order to clear the way for the future of his club, stating that he had no intention of returning to his role.

Fenerbahçe now faces the challenge of finding a replacement for the remainder of the season. This departure adds to the already lengthy list of coaches who have passed through Fenerbahçe in recent years, including Mourinho, Tedesco, Murat Göle, and even Kartal himself.