ISTANBUL (AP) — Dirk Kuyt left Fenerbahce on Wednesday, one week after guiding the team as interim coach to beat his old club Liverpool in the Champions League.
The former Netherlands forward took charge of that 3-2 win in Istanbul despite the club already having made a deal with Emre Belözoğlu to take over.
Kuyt returned in July to Fenerbahce, where he played from 2012-15, to assist coach Ismail Kartal who resigned last month.
“We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have contributed to these colors,” Fenerbahce said in a social media post announcing Kuyt’s exit. “Today we say goodbye to you but your place in this big family will never change.”
Belözoğlu, a former captain of the club, takes over a team sixth in the Turkish league and 19th in the 36-team Champions League standings.
Fenerbahce’s next Champions League opponent is Shakhtar Donetsk in London on Nov. 25.
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Fenerbahce's interim coach Dirk Kuyt reacts during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
Fenerbahce players celebrate at the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
Fenerbahce's interim coach Dirk Kuyt reacts during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 11, 2026--
Lufthansa has selected BREAKAWAY Gewürztraminer, an alcohol-free wine from German winery Bergdolt-Reif & Nett, for its Allegris Business Class. Made using Solos technology, the wine was chosen following a blind tasting and is scheduled to be served from November 2026 to January 2027.
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The selection marks a milestone for both partners, bringing their expertise to Lufthansa's premium passengers.
Where winemaking meets innovation
BREAKAWAY Gewürztraminer is made from a late-harvest wine, chosen for its distinctive aromatic character. Bergdolt-Reif & Nett, a fifth-generation family winery in Germany's Palatinate region, has developed alcohol-free wines since 2022.
"That the wine impressed in a blind tasting is the most important point for me," says Christian Nett, winemaker and Managing Director of Bergdolt-Reif & Nett. "With alcohol-free wine, the focus should not be on what is missing, but on what is in the glass."
Solos' technology is designed to preserve the aromas that define a wine. Gentle dealcoholisation removes the alcohol, while aroma recovery captures natural aromatic compounds and reintroduces them into the wine. This helps retain its original character and sensory qualities, particularly important for Gewürztraminer.
"Seeing a wine produced with our technology selected for Lufthansa Allegris Business Class is a proud moment for everyone involved," says Claudia Geyer, President of Solos. "Together with Bergdolt-Reif & Nett, we're showing that alcohol-free wine can deliver the quality and aromatic experience consumers expect, even in the most demanding settings."
The selection marks an important step in bringing high-quality alcohol-free wines to more premium drinking occasions.
About Solos
Solos, part of Prodalim Group, specialises in dealcoholisation and aroma recovery technology, helping producers create premium no- and low-alcohol beverages while preserving their natural aromatic character.
Discover more at www.solos-technology.com and www.prodalim.com.
About Bergdolt-Reif & Nett
Bergdolt-Reif & Nett is a fifth-generation family winery in Duttweiler, Germany. Led by Christian Nett, it produces traditional and alcohol-free wines, including its BREAKAWAY range.
Discover more at www.nett-weine.de.
BREAKAWAY Gewürztraminer by Bergdolt-Reif & Nett, made with Solos technology.
