Ismail Kartal resigns as Fenerbahce head coach
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- Ismail Kartal has stepped down as head coach of Fenerbahce.
- The resignation follows a derby defeat against Galatasaray.
- Dirk Kuijt has been appointed as the interim replacement.
Ismail Kartal has resigned from his position as head coach of Fenerbahce Istanbul. The decision was made less than 24 hours after the club suffered a defeat in the derby against their rivals, Galatasaray.
Kartal's departure follows a season where Fenerbahce has struggled to meet its own performance standards. Following his exit, the club has appointed Dirk Kuijt to take charge of the team on an interim basis.