After winning the FA Cup, the whole of Leeds, and even the entire Yorkshire region, was engulfed in a frenzy of celebration.
With the Premier League title already secured, Leeds United went on to win the League Cup and FA Cup, completing a historic treble. This was an unprecedented first for both Leeds and Yorkshire, and an incredible achievement.
Various fan organizations mobilized to celebrate Leeds United's victory in different ways.
As a directly involved party, Leeds United provided official support but did not actively participate.
Because the team's focus is now on the Champions League final.
There are two full weeks between the FA Cup final and the Champions League final, with two Premier League matches in between.
The same goes for Ligue 1, where Paris Saint-Germain had already won both the league and the French Cup earlier than Leeds United.
Following their strong performance last season, PSG is once again chasing a treble this season.
Interestingly, last season's Champions League final was a battle between Real Madrid and PSG for the treble. This season, it's Leeds United chasing the quadruple while PSG go for the treble.
It can be said that whoever has the last laugh will definitely make history.
This also brought Gao Shen's reputation and status in European football to a whole new level.
Everyone knows he single-handedly built all three teams.
The team's preparations over the past two weeks have been intense and well-organized.
Three days after the FA Cup final, Leeds United traveled to face Southampton in the 37th round of the Premier League.
Once a model of Premier League management in recent years, Southampton's fortunes have nosedived since the Chinese acquisition. They've now dropped into the bottom half of the table, currently sitting 14th. While not fully safe from relegation, they are just barely above the drop zone.
Visiting St. Mary's Stadium, Leeds United focused on recovery and played with a relaxed mindset.
Vardy didn't score until the second half.
Just before the end of the match, Alvarez, who replaced Vardy in the starting lineup, added a goal.
Leeds United ultimately beat Southampton 2-0 away.
Spider-Man has performed exceptionally well this season, gradually becoming a reliable figure in Leeds United's attack alongside Vardy.
Since joining the club, Alvarez's rapid development has been remarkable.
With the title already wrapped up, other teams like Manchester City, whose final standings had already been decided, lacked motivation and lost 2-3 away to Brighton.
This was mainly because the outcome had no effect on their league position.
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Three days later, the final round of the Premier League kicked off.
Leeds United hosted West Bromwich Albion, who had already been relegated.
The Baggies are now Chinese-owned, so this match drew considerable attention in China.
Just 17 minutes into the game, Haaland opened the scoring for Leeds United after being assisted by Sancho.
Just before halftime, Jonahene scored a stunning long-range effort to make it 2-0.
When Rice scored in the FA Cup final, Tchouaméni had been under some pressure. The French midfielder responded today with a beautiful long-range strike to extend the lead.
That's the benefit of competition.
When two players are constantly pushing each other, the level of performance they can reach is truly remarkable.
After the break, Rashford scored, followed by Alvarez, who came off the bench and added another goal.
That makes it two straight games as a substitute where Spider-Man has scored.
In the end, Leeds United won 4-0 at home against West Bromwich Albion.
With that, the Premier League season officially came to an end.
Leeds United secured the Premier League title, along with the League Cup and FA Cup, achieving a treble. Now, they are making one final push for their fourth title of the season: the Champions League.
Manchester City finished second, while the competition between Tottenham and Liverpool was even tighter.
In the 37th round, after a series of matches, Tottenham lost 1-2 at home to Aston Villa. Although they defeated Leicester City 4-2 away in the final round, they still lost third place to Liverpool by two points.
Tottenham finished fourth.
Newcastle finished fifth, just one point behind.
Chelsea ended the season in sixth, Arsenal in eighth, and Manchester United in ninth.
The three relegated teams were Fulham, West Bromwich Albion, and Sheffield United.
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Amid thunderous cheers at the Amazon Stadium and with the support of the entire first-team squad, veteran captain Jamie Vardy once again lifted the Premier League trophy high into the sky.
At that moment, every corner of the Amazon Stadium erupted in celebration from Leeds United supporters.
Even outside the stadium, throughout southwest Leeds, fans were celebrating the title.
The cameras, broadcasting live worldwide, panned around the central podium, giving fans across the globe the chance to witness Vardy lifting the trophy from every angle.
This is also one of the advantages of Leeds United's modern stadium. It is equipped with a large number of broadcast cameras, a sophisticated system, and excellent production quality.
This is why broadcasters like Sky Sports love scheduling Leeds United's home games. All 19 home fixtures are broadcast live, making Leeds United the most-watched team in the Premier League every season.
But more importantly, this title holds even deeper meaning for Leeds United.
After the players paraded the trophy around the Amazon Stadium and interacted with the fans, a short ceremony was held where players, coaching staff, and management came on stage.
Originally, Gao Shen had not planned to speak, but due to strong requests from both fans and players, he stepped up to the podium in the center of the pitch to accept the award.
As the owner of Leeds United, Gao Shen expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the fans.
Leeds United's growth over the years has been inseparable from the unwavering support of its fans.
Gao Shen also shared Leeds United's future development plans, stressing that the club is already the best in Europe, perhaps even the best in the world.
This isn't just about titles, but also about revenue and many other aspects.
"Here, I can say with great responsibility and pride to Leeds United fans all over the world that we are the best team!"
According to Gao Shen, in the coming years, Leeds United will continue to build on its current foundation and keep pushing forward.
He hopes all the players will stay with the club, follow the team's lead, win more titles, and reach greater heights.
The players already knew the club had informed them of another round of salary increases, which would be a major boost for any player.
While a £250,000 top salary might not be the highest in Europe, given Leeds United's business model, it is a massive incentive.
Especially for top stars like Haaland, whose commercial value is immense.
Gao Shen once gave Haaland the nickname "Majin Buu."
As the nickname gained popularity, Leeds United commissioned a design firm to develop a line of figurines and dolls based on "Majin Buu Haaland," which were produced by their partners and sold globally.
As a result, the "Magic Buu" series quickly became a hit. Thanks to Haaland's brilliance and Leeds United's dominance, the club also launched additional star-themed merchandise lines based on "Magic Buu," all of which sold well.
Players receive a share of these profits and benefit directly.
This is the Leeds United model.
While star players may not have the highest salaries, their total income is nothing short of impressive.
In recent years, the commercial team led by Fernando Lucas has carried out the vision Gao Shen originally proposed: to run Leeds United as a platform.
Over time, Leeds United has explored various new commercial avenues, setting an example for clubs across Europe. Even Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said in an interview that they were learning from Leeds United.
UEFA President Ceferin even praised Leeds United as a model of modern club management in Europe.
It's fair to say that Gao Shen's leadership, both on and off the pitch, has provided a major boost and set an important example for others.
For instance, with Manchester United underperforming recently, many media outlets have been sharply critical of Ratcliffe, often using Leeds United as a benchmark. They argue that Ratcliffe should learn from Leeds United and take a more humble and grounded approach instead of just making bold claims.
Reportedly, this has greatly displeased Ratcliffe.
Now, Gao Shen proclaims that Leeds United is the best team in the world, and neither Leeds United supporters nor rival fans can really deny it.
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His powerful speech was met with thunderous applause.
He then hugged each player individually, congratulated them on winning the treble, and encouraged them to stay sharp, go to Portugal, and beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final to complete the quadruple.
This would be not only an honor for Leeds United but also a proud moment for the players and the entire Premier League.
Gao Shen stated that while this team is still very young, he has complete faith in them. He firmly believes these players will become the core force at Leeds United in the years to come and help the club reach even greater heights.
"You will write your own legendary chapter in the history of football, and each one of you is now, at this very moment, a part of that legend!"
"Next, all you need to do is make your final preparations, get yourselves in peak condition, go to Portugal, defeat Paris Saint-Germain, and bring the Champions League trophy back with you!"
Gao Shen's speech ignited a roar of excitement from the players. Everyone was fired up.
Finally, they gathered around him, raising the three trophies together and shouting with pride for Leeds United's pursuit of the Champions League.
For this young team, they are hungry for every title and every honor.
(To be continued.)