Red smoke began to fill Old Trafford.
Close-up shots swept across the stands; some had tears in their eyes, some sang loudly, some danced with joy, some carried their children on their shoulders, and some embraced their loved ones.
On the pitch.
Paris Saint-Germain players lay on the ground, exhausted.
Mbappé walked silently towards the player tunnel, his face devoid of emotion.
Perhaps in his heart, he also missed the days of fighting alongside Messi and Neymar.
Zidane weaved through the crowd, shaking hands with everyone he met, finally managing to find Gao Nuo with difficulty, "Perfect performance! Congratulations!"
Gao Nuo scratched his head shyly, "Thank you! Your tactics really gave us a tough time."
Zidane knew he didn't have much time, so he got straight to the point.
"I know your mother is a French-Chinese, are you interested in playing in France? I, on behalf of Paris Saint-Germain, welcome you anytime."
Gao Nuo was a bit flattered this time; it seemed Zidane wasn't just being polite.
A smile bloomed on his face, and he looked seriously into the other's eyes, "Sorry, sir, I won't consider this issue before the end of the season. Thank you for your invitation."
"Of course, no problem. I'll contact you again in the summer."
Zidane smiled and hugged Gao Nuo, then began to lead the Paris Saint-Germain players off the field.
Erik ten Hag embraced every Manchester United player on the field.
He had updated his best record in the Champions League, this was his closest to the Big-Eared Cup.
Seeing Gao Nuo and Zidane chatting and laughing, Erik ten Hag became jealous.
He released his dark hand that was ruffling Antony's hair and quickly walked towards Gao Nuo.
Ignoring Zidane's retreating figure, he hugged his beloved disciple tightly from behind, "Well done, kid, you're the hero today."
Gao Nuo, startled, turned around and likewise gave his coach a hug, "Boss, thank you for your trust."
The master and disciple exchanged few words.
Manchester United collectively went to the sidelines, and after thanking the fans, this thrilling match finally concluded.
Post-match interview.
Erik ten Hag was in high spirits, a smile constantly on his face.
"The opponent played very well today. Mr. Zidane's on-the-spot changes benefited me greatly."
"Of course, our boys performed even better. They withstood the pressure and proved their strength with a perfect performance."
"Luck is also part of strength. Old Trafford's goalposts helped the team advance, which is also the magic of this stadium."
"We still have 5 games left, two of which are cup finals, which is very important to us."
"The championship is always our goal."
Antony, who scored the winning goal, answered the reporter's questions.
"Scoring the winning goal feels great. Not everyone gets such an opportunity."
"I'm glad there were no accidents with the final shot."
"Neymar's injury stimulated me, it stimulated our whole team."
"Gao Nuo arranged the tactics for me, which I found a bit unbelievable, he's just a young man."
"I mean, not only can he do his own job well, but he can also accurately interpret the game, which I find incredible."
Zidane, like Guardiola, openly expressed his admiration for Gao Nuo.
"I carefully watched Gao Nuo's last 10 games, and I have to say, I really like his performance."
"At this age, Gao Nuo appears experienced on the field, which makes it hard for me to believe he's only been a professional player for three years."
"In this match, Gao Nuo showed his leadership qualities, and I believe any club would want a player like him."
"As for the 'football desert' that the media often talks about, perhaps my information is more accurate: China now has a very advanced youth training base."
"Many Asian countries are investing heavily in football development, such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and China."
"This serves as a wake-up call for us; European football needs to be vigilant and always maintain advanced concepts."
The next day.
Manchester United officially announced that Neymar suffered an ankle fracture, had undergone surgery, and would be out for at least 4 months.
Marquinhos immediately apologized publicly on social media, his words filled with remorse.
"I apologize to Neymar, and I also want to tell the public that this was by no means my intention; I just wanted to win the ball."
"When all this happened, I felt unbelievable. He is the captain of my national team, my brother in arms."
"But unfortunately, this is football. We do our best for our respective clubs, and we respect each other in this way on the field."
"After the match, I kept following Neymar's news. Knowing the surgery went smoothly, I spoke with him, and he accepted my apology."
"Neymar told me that his ankle has always been injured, and now he can rest for a while."
"This doesn't make me feel at ease. I still can't believe I injured a friend. I need some time to process this."
"Finally, I apologize once again to Neymar and Brazilian fans, hoping our captain can recover soon."
The third day.
Mbappé publicly announced his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent this summer.
Paris Saint-Germain management was utterly disappointed, and fans were furious.
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The media became even busier.
"Mbappé completely gives up on contract renewal, Paris Saint-Germain is helpless"
"Mbappé leaves as a free agent, his next club is a mystery"
"This summer plunges into madness, multiple giants are bound to join the Mbappé scramble"
"Paris Saint-Germain management is furious, the team may face a reshuffle"
"Paris Saint-Germain fans are emotional, with multiple instances of Mbappé jerseys being burned"
"Manchester United's battle kicks Mbappé out of Paris Saint-Germain"
Another Champions League semi-final ended, with Real Madrid beating Liverpool 2-0 over two legs.
The 'Double Red' derby that English fans had hoped for did not materialize in the Champions League Final.
However, the clash between Manchester United and Real Madrid was equally anticipated.
The final three rounds of the Premier League passed in a flurry of activity.
On May 10, 2025, Manchester United comfortably defeated Leicester 2-0.
Gao Nuo scored twice.
On May 14, 2025, Manchester United thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0.
Gao Nuo was rested, and Manchester United was awarded two penalties, helping Bruno Fernandes complete a hat-trick.
On May 18, 2025, Manchester United narrowly beat Brighton 3-2.
In the final round of the Premier League, Manchester United fielded all their main players.
Rice scored an early long-range shot.
Gao Nuo followed closely, heading the ball into the opponent's net.
Brighton tenaciously scored two goals to equalize.
Finally, substitute Garnacho scored the winning goal.
Manchester United, with a winning streak, concluded their Premier League 2024-2025 season performance.