15.10.2026 00:20
After Fenerbahçe lost 6-0 to Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League, calls were made for the resignation of head coach İsmail Kartal, followed by calls for President Aziz Yıldırım to resign as well.
In the second week of the UEFA Champions League, the historic 6-0 defeat away to Aston Villa was the last straw for the Fenerbahçe community.
CALLS FOR İSMAİL KARTAL TO RESIGN
After the six-goal defeat, the fans showed their reaction in the stands. Technical director İsmail Kartal, who was at the center of criticism, was targeted and called on to resign because of his game plan and squad choices; however, the reactions were not limited to the bench. The yellow-navy fans, who also held the management responsible for the poor run, targeted President Aziz Yıldırım and his team as well.
HUGE BACKLASH AGAINST AZİZ YILDIRIM TOO
In the reactions that quickly grew like an avalanche, after İsmail Kartal, resignation chants were also shouted for President Aziz Yıldırım. After this heavy defeat in the Champions League, it is eagerly awaited what step the club management and the experienced coach will take.