Ismail Kartal announced his intention to resign as Fenerbahce manager just minutes after taking charge of Thursday's Champions League clash with Roma, leaving players stunned.
Resignation minutes after full-time
The Turkish giants were playing their first match in the Champions League since 2008, and came from behind to snatch a point against Serie A outfit Roma. Kartal handed in his resignation immediately after the full-time whistle, having taken charge of the match only minutes before.
Match context
The draw marked Fenerbahce's return to Europe's elite club competition after an 18-year absence. The result left the team with a point from their opening group-stage fixture.
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