Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
Trabzonspor reject Tekke's emotional resignation
After a heavy Europa League exit, Tekke's resignation was refused by the club.
F. Tekke
coach
Who
Fatih Tekke
What
Resignation rejected
When
Friday morning
Where
Trabzonspor
What happened. Trabzonspor rejected Fatih Tekke's resignation after the Europa League defeat, citing the intense emotional impact of the exit.
- Tekke's resignation came after a 4-0 loss to Ferencvaros.
- Club says decision stems from 'intense emotional impact'.
- Trabzonspor will play in Europa Conference League instead.
“intense emotional impact”
— Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor move on to the Europa Conference League, with Tekke staying.
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