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• Swedish forward Lina Hurtig signed a contract with Fiorentina, marking her return to Serie A until 2028 after departing Arsenal at the end of the 2024/25 season.
• Hurtig previously played in Serie A with Juventus from 2020 to 2022, winning back-to-back league titles and domestic cups before moving to Arsenal.

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• Adidas unveiled two new boot models, ACE and X, engineered specifically for female players using insights from global athletes.
• Analysis revealed female foot characteristics—such as lower instep and narrower bend—prompted Adidas to redesign outsole tooling and release shorter, smaller studs positioned for optimized traction in rotational and linear play.

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• The Women’s Super League (WSL) will grow from 12 to 14 teams starting with the 2026/27 season, marking a significant step in the league's development.
• For the 2025–26 season, the top two teams from WSL 2 (prevously known as Championship) will earn automatic promotion. The third-placed WSL 2 team will play a relegation play-off against the bottom WSL team.

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• 24‑year‑old Catalan defender Laia Aleixandri signed a four‑year deal with FC Barcelona Femení, binding her to the club until June 30, 2029.
• As a Barca academy graduate, Aleixandri returns to her roots after developing through La Masia and gaining senior experience with Atlético Madrid and Manchester City.

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