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Fenerbahçe coach Ismail Kartal resigns after Galatasaray defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:33 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Fenerbahçe coach Ismail Kartal resigns after Galatasaray defeat

Summary

Ismail Kartal has resigned as Fenerbahçe coach following a 2-1 loss to Galatasaray in the Istanbul derby. This resignation, accepted by mutual agreement with club leadership, comes less than 24 hours after the match. Previously, Kartal had offered his resignation in September, which was rejected. His departure marks the end of his fourth term with the club, lasting only a few months. Fenerbahçe currently sits in fifth place, six points behind Galatasaray.

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By the Numbers

•Fenerbahçe loses 2-1 to Galatasaray in the Istanbul derby.
•This marks Ismail Kartal's resignation after a prior offer in September.
•Fenerbahçe is currently in fifth place in the league standings.
•Kartal's tenure lasted only a few months in his fourth coaching spell.

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8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Fenerbahçe coach quits a month after previous resignation

What they're saying

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Fenerbahçe coach Ismail Kartal has resigned less than 24 hours after the Istanbul derby defeat against Galatasaray. "After talks with our club leadership, this decision was accepted by mutual agreement and with mutual recognition and appreciation," Fenerbahçe said in a statement on Tuesday after the 2-1 league defeat.
— Yahoo Sports

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