Before the Min derby, De Laurentiis unched a bold psychological attack against his rivals.

  In a high-profile annou, he decred that during the thirty-seventh round of Serie A, in Inter Min's home match against A, Napoli would secure the Serie A championship ahead of schedule and create a historic miracle as a newly-promoted team.

  To reinforce this message, he instructed general manager Marino to send an official request to the Italian Football Association, asking for the Serie A trophy to be delivered to the Stadio San Paolo that night.

  "We 't wait! We want to hold the trophy in our arms and celebrate with the ey!" De Laurentiis procimed.

  This annou sent shockwaves throughout Italy.

  Napoli was only four points ahead iandings. To many, this move seemed arrogant and premature.

  Inter Min's teical direarco Branca, publicly criticized De Laurentiis' remarks, calling them disrespectful to both Inter Min and A.

  "Napoli doesn't yet have the advao cim the title in adva's pletely inappropriate to make such a request," Branca said.

  And he wasn't wrong.

  Napoli had been seven points ahead before Inter Min's match against A, but if Inter won the derby, the gap would shrink to four points again. That would leave Napoli's hopes of g the title early resting on a slim margin.

  Ihirty-seventh round, Napoli's oppo would be A. If Min won that match, the gap could narrow even further.

  "It's far too early to decre a winner," Bransisted.

  But De Laurentiis wasn't fazed.

  Naples-based media reported that the club was making high-profile preparations for a championship parade, fueling specution about celebrations across the city.

  "This will be the first time in Italian football history that a newly-promoted team wins the top league!"

  "This isn't just a miracle for Naples or Neapolitans, it's a miracle for all of Italy!"

  Rumors swirled that Napoli was already booking vehicles for a celebratory parade through the city. Fan anizations responded enthusiastically, preparing to spread the joy of this unpreted Serie A title to every er of Naples.

  Some city cil members even revived a proposal to erect statues of Maradona and Gao Shen iy ter, a move that garnered widespread support from local citizens.

  In Naples, Gao Shen wasn't just seen as a coach, he was a hero to the city.

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  Behind the ses, all of this art of Gao Shen's strategy.

  The high-profile decrations by De Laurentiis and Marino were part of a psychological warfare campaign desigo pile pressure on Inter Min ahead of the Min derby.

  Before Napoli's gritty match against Torino, Inter Min had also been stirring the pot, fueling tensioween Torino and Napoli.

  Torino's coach, De Biasi, publicly stated that his team would do everything possible to stop Napoli, as they were fighting for survival in Serie A. Privately, however, it was rumored that De Biasi, who had close ties to Inter Min, had pledged to bloapoli's path to help Inter close the gap ile race.

  Gao Shen had anticipated a tough battle in Turin. He made tactical adjustments and prepared his team for a physical showdown. Torino fought fiercely, and the match turned into a bruising test, with four red cards and several yellow cards handed out.

  Napoli suffered one red card and two yellows, but despite the challenges, Gao Shen ehat his stro lineup would be ready for the match against A.

  The road to the title was lined with obstacles, and Gao She wasn't just about on-pitch battles. Off the pitch, clubs engaged in their own "diplomatic wars," often using transfers or other iives to influees.

  Fao Shen, this art of the game.

  And he was fident of ohing: A would hrow the Min derby. Their pride and rivalry with Inter Min wouldn't allow it.

  Napoli's tactic was clear, create as much pressure and distra for Inter Min as possible.

  What better way to unhem than to talk about winning the title ahead of schedule?

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  The two hundred and sixty-eighth Min derby took pder immense scrutiny.

  Italy's newly elected Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusi, attehe mat person, undersg its importance.

  Inter Min was dealing with injuries Stankovic was out, while Cambiasso returo the lineup. Mani opted for a 4-3-1-2 formation, with Maniche pying as an attag midfielder to disrupt Pirlo in A's 4-3-2-1 Christmas tree formation.

  Upfront, Inter's attack was led by Cruz and Crespo, with Ibrahimovic absent.

  It was clear Mani inteo fight until the very end.

  But as the match began, it became evident that Inter Min's morale was low.

  After a brief period of high iy, Inter Min began to retreat, allowing A to dominate possession and dictate the tempo.

  By the tenth minute, A had taken full trol. Kaka orchestrated their attacks, linking up brilliantly with Filippo Inzaghi.

  Ih minute, Kaka sent a through ball to Inzaghi, who broke through the defe saw his shot saved by César in a one-on-one.

  A tio pile on the pressure.

  Before the first half ended, Kaka's volley was deflected onto the post by Inzaghi's header. A came close, but the breakthrough didn't e until the sed half.

  In the 51st minute, Kaka dribbled past Materazzi on the wing and delivered a pinpoint cross to Inzaghi, who headed the ball into the from three yards out.

  Five mier, Vieira lost possession in midfield, allowing Kaka to storm into the penalty area and fire a shot past César.

  A now led 2-0, and the match seemed all but over.

  Desperate to salvage the game, Mani brought on Balotelli and switched to a 4-3-3 formation. Cruz scored a stunning free-ki the 76th mio pull one back for Inter Min.

  But it wasn't enough.

  A held on for a 2-1 victory, leaving the San Siro jubint.

  For Inter Min, the loss was devastating. It wasn't just a derby defeat, it meant the Serie A title had slipped from their grasp.

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  In he mood was electric.

  At Gao Shen's residehe entire Napoli team and coag staff erupted in celebration the moment the final whistle blew.

  With A's victory, Napoli's lead exteo seven points with just two rounds remaining. The Serie A title was officially theirs.

  Napoli had won the championship ahead of schedule!

  Gao Shen couldn't tain his joy, g his fists and shouting in triumph. Surrounded by his pyers and assistants, he reveled in the historic achievement.

  This was a Serie A title won as a newly-promoted team the first time in Italian football history!

  Two rounds ahead!

  Before the season began, who would have thought this ossible?

  Even Gao Shen's coag staff, includierans like Carlo and Pintus, had initially seele as an ambitious goal to boost morale. But now it was a reality.

  Gao Shen hugged each of his assistants, reizing their vital tributions to this incredible journey.

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  "Everyone!" Gao Shen called out after the initial celebrations died down.

  The room quieted as the pyers turo their coach, their faces beaming with joy.

  "First of all, I want to gratute you, the great Serie A champions!"

  The room erupted once more in cheers and appuse.

  When the noise finally settled, Gao Shen tinued.

  "You've made history. You've bee the first team in Italian football to win the Serie A title as a newly-promoted team!"

  More cheers and celebrations followed, but Gao Shen raised his hands to calm the room.

  "It's been an incredible season, and this is a moment you'll remember for the rest of your lives. But…"

  His tone grew serious, and the pyers listened ily.

  "The season isn't over yet. We still have one moal: the Coppa Italia. I know you're not satisfied with just this Serie A title. I know you want more."

  The pyers heir eyes alight with determination.

  "A season, we're heading to the Champions League!" Gao Shen decred.

  The room erupted again, this time with ts of "Champions League!"

  "We've shown Italy what we do. Now it's time to show Europe who we are!"

  The pyers roared in agreement, ready to take on whatever challenge y ahead.