29.10.2026 14:52
It was reported that after Fenerbahçe parted ways with İsmail Kartal, two traffic accidents occurred one after another. First, President Aziz Yıldırım hit a parked vehicle while leaving the Samandıra Can Bartu Facilities. Then, it was learned that İsmail Kartal also had a traffic accident while returning home. No injuries were reported in either accident.
The İsmail Kartal era at Fenerbahçe has ended after the Galatasaray derby. The yellow-navy club announced that the experienced coach's resignation decision had been accepted.
The club's statement included the following remarks:
"Our Technical Director İsmail Kartal shared his decision to leave his position with our management, and as a result of the discussions held, this decision was evaluated within a framework of mutual understanding and respect. We thank İsmail Kartal for his efforts for our club, the dedication he showed, and his loyalty to Fenerbahçe. We wish him success in his future career."
FIRST AZİZ YILDIRIM HAD AN ACCIDENT
After İsmail Kartal's resignation, Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım left the Samandıra Can Bartu Facilities and scraped a parked vehicle as he exited. It was reported that Yıldırım, who continued on his way after the accident, informed the authorities that he would cover all costs of the damage to the vehicle.
ISMAIL KARTAL ALSO HAD AN ACCIDENT WHILE GOING HOME
After the accident experienced by Aziz Yıldırım, this time news came from İsmail Kartal. It was stated that the experienced coach, who parted ways with Fenerbahçe, had a traffic accident while driving from Samandıra toward his home in Anadolu Kavağı. In the accident in which Kartal was involved, material damage occurred to the vehicles.
BOTH DRIVERS ARE IN GOOD HEALTH
The reassuring news from the accident involving İsmail Kartal came regarding their health conditions. It was stated that neither the experienced coach nor the other driver was injured in the accident. It was learned that the incident was overcome with only material damage.