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Kartal resigns as Fenerbahçe manager after derby defeat; Kuijt takes interim charge
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Ismail Kartal resigned less than 24 hours after Fenerbahçe's derby loss to Galatasaray; Kuijt takes over on interim basis.
Fenerbahçe manager Ismail Kartal stepped down from his position following the club's derby defeat to Galatasaray. The resignation came within 24 hours of the loss, with Kartal citing the gap between the club's ambitions and their current season performance. Kuijt has been appointed as interim manager to take charge of the team going forward.
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UK timesStrong14 reports from 10 outlets. First reported by r/soccer, Tue 17:55. The 9 newest are listed here.
- BBC Sport
- r/soccer
- The Independent
- Kicker
- Voetbal International
- NOS
- Liverpool Echo
- talkSPORT
- Mundo Deportivo
- MailOnline
- Dirk Kuyt made interim Fenerbahce boss, with Liverpool cult hero aiming to mastermind win against Reds in Champions League clashMailOnline
- Dirk Kuyt set for surprise Liverpool reunion next week after official statementLiverpool Echo
- Dirk Kuyt handed emergency manager role with imminent Liverpool fixturetalkSPORT
- Dirk Kuyt appointed interim Fenerbahce manager to set up Liverpool reunionThe Independent
- Kartal resigns as Fenerbahçe manager after derby defeat; Kuijt takes interim chargeKickerThis article
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