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Trabzonspor rejects Fatih Tekke's resignation after Europa League exit
Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke has announced his resignation following a 4-0 defeat against Ferencváros in the UEFA Europa League play-off second leg. The loss resulted in a 5-0 aggregate score, eliminating the Turkish club from the Europa League and moving them to the UEFA Conference League.
Tekke, who had been in charge for 18 months, stated that his decision was an emotional response to the defeat, noting, “I feel I have the right to punish myself.” He expressed that the result was “unacceptable” and that he could not sleep knowing the outcome. During the match, Trabzonspor struggled after Ruslan Malinovskyi and Sidny Lopes Cabral received red cards, leaving the team with only nine players.
Despite Tekke’s immediate announcement of his departure via television, the Trabzonspor Board of Directors has officially rejected his resignation. The club issued a statement confirming that Tekke will remain in his position and will lead the team in their upcoming Süper Lig match against Amedspor. Tekke subsequently released a statement thanking President Ertuğrul Doğan for his support and expressing confidence in the squad's ability to recover and achieve future goals.
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Amedspor · Ertuğrul Doğan · Fatih Tekke · Ferencvaros · Mohamed Salah · Trabzonspor · UEFA · UEFA Europa League
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tekke took responsibility for the team's failure. sonsoz.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tekke announced his resignation on television before informing the club management.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fatih Tekke resigned from his position as Trabzonspor technical director. sonsoz.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trabzonspor lost 4-0 to Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League play-off rematch. sonsoz.com.tr