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The mudslinging between the Regionalliga side FC Carl Zeiss Jena and its former coach Volkan Uluc reaches a new peak. Following recent public statements by the former coach, the management of the traditional Thuringian club has now reacted with unusual clarity.
Jena, May 26, 2026 – After narrowly missing the championship title, the regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena is initiating a strategic restart. The club will increasingly rely on its own youth in the future to manage the personnel upheaval and secure its sporting future.
Jena, May 25, 2026 – Midfielder Justin Schau is hanging up his boots. At FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the long-time key player bid an emotional farewell to the fans at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
The prestigious Thüringenpokal final between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and defending champions ZFC Meuselwitz is mobilizing football fans across Thüringen. MDR is providing the full broadcast as video-on-demand for those wishing to relive the emotional state derby.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thüringenpokal final at the ad hoc Arena im Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The match marks the end of an emotional season and the final game for coach Volkan Uluc.
Jena, May 24, 2026 – Coach Volkan Uluc has bid an emotional farewell to FC Carl Zeiss Jena by winning the Thüringenpokal. This sporting success also secures the club’s important entry into the first main round of the DFB-Pokal for the upcoming season.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured the Thüringenpokal on Saturday afternoon at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld with a 1:0 victory over ZFC Meuselwitz, qualifying for the DFB-Pokal.
Jena, May 24, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena has won the highly anticipated final of the Thüringen-Pokal. In front of a home crowd, the team narrowly defeated ZFC Meuselwitz 1-0, celebrating an emotional home victory that also secures entry into the first main round of the DFB-Pokal.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thuringian Cup final. The match marks the final game for head coach Volkan Uluç and offers a chance for DFB-Pokal qualification.
Following the missed promotion to the 3. Liga, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is preparing for a personnel realignment. Head coach Volkan Uluc will leave the club after the Thüringenpokal final, while Sporting Director Miroslav Jovic searches for a successor.