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Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Australia's most recognisable model announces engagement and shows off MASSIVE diamond ring in Italy
Australia's most recognisable model is engaged. Emily Venz, who made headlines after fans noticed she had appeared in almost every Australian fashion campaign, took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce her engagement. In one clip, her longtime partner Jordan Davies got down on one knee in a stunning boat proposal overlooking the sunset in Ischia, Italy. Emily wore an elegant white two-piece, comprising a long maxi skirt with hints of sheer lace and a cropped top tied at the front. The 33-year-old's long blonde locks fell across her shoulders and blew in the wind as she said 'I do' with a colourful sky behind her. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In another post, the model shared a slew of pictures of the big day. One showed Emily with her new fiancé embracing at golden hour, while another showed the model post-proposal on the bobbing boat. However, most notable was a snap of her engagement ring, which boasted a massive diamond and a simple gold band. 'Locked in,' she captioned the post, which has received over 37,000 likes. Fans, friends and Emily's fellow influencer pals flooded the post with well-wishes for the bride-to-be. 'Omg,' Sopha Dopha simply put. Jacquie Alexander penned: 'Congratulations girly.' 'I still cant believe it,' Isabella Mathers wrote, adding: 'so so so happy for you guys, love you.' Even Love Island's Grace Jackson took to the comments, writing: 'Congratulations gorgeous girl.' In 2024, social media was sent into a frenzy after eagle-eyed fans noticed that Emily had appeared in almost every major Australian fashion campaign. The under-the-radar star has modelled for the likes of White Fox, Babyboo, Beginning Boutique and Hello Molly, among many others, and often appears on their websites. And one shopper took to TikTok to share their surprise after noticing it was the exact same woman they kept seeing in numerous brands' shoots. The TikTok user captioned the now-viral post: 'Who is this woman and why is she the face of everything? We all recognise her right?! Who is she?' 'Like are all these brands the same actually or is she just such a baddie they all need her to model?! Help,' they added in a caption. Speaking about the now-viral video of herself, Emily told Daily Mail Australia she was 'shocked' to see her career becoming such a topic of conversation online. She shared: 'I was honestly quite shocked when my friends sent me the video and I couldn't believe how quickly it gained so many views. 'I've been so busy lately as work has really picked up for me so it was really nice to see so many people had noticed and were so supportive of my modelling.' 'I had no idea that my campaigns had reached so many people in Australia and across the world so it has been very surreal to see,' she added. Emily, who is from the Gold Coast, also revealed exactly how many brands she works with amid the speculation that she is taking over the Australian fashion market. 'Contrary to what people may think. I don't work with a huge amount of brands. I work with around eight brands on a regular basis,' she explained. 'It's difficult to say yes to everything when you have consistent jobs coming in from those you already have relationships with.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Is ruthless streak key to Wrexham's success?
It was a case of Las Vegas and bust for a string of Wrexham stalwarts who have been shown the door by the club ahead of next season's Championship sooner had several stepped back onto UK soil following a lavish promotion party in the American casino capital, than they found out they would have no stake in the club's Fletcher headlined a list of fans' favourites who have been released by Wrexham following their promotion to the second tier, the 38-year-old former Scotland striker revealing he was leaving "with a heavy heart" and "not by choice".Other key figures in Wrexham's rise through the leagues - or some with strong attachments to the club - have followed Fletcher out of the Stok Cae Ras, including goalkeeper Mark Howard and hometown hero Jordan recent history tells us this apparently ruthless culling of popular players is nothing new - and is only likely to help their bid to be a force in the 12 months and it was Red Dragons captain Ben Tozer who was ditched by manager Phil Parkinson, despite being a crucial part of Wrexham's rise from National League to League One. Tozer was joined on the exit list by club captain Luke Young - a hugely popular figure with fans and another key component of their back-to-back promotions - while Welshman Davies never got to play in League One for his local club, spending the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Grimsby than stay loyal to everyone who helped Wrexham reach League One, Parkinson chose to roll the dice and upgrade his squad. And, of course, it has paid off handsomely with another step up the Football League ladder. So perhaps it should come as little surprise to see the likes of Fletcher departing this summer, despite the Scot scoring eight goals for the club in 2024-25 and his invaluable heroics from the subs' that is the plan once more, to free up space in the squad for better - and, in Fletcher's case, younger - players who can help Wrexham thrive in the second course, that ruthlessness is not just a summer thing - Parkinson showed plenty of it in the January transfer window by signing strikers Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez in the belief it would help get Wrexham over the promotion meant goalscoring heroes Paul Mullin, who is still contracted to the club until 2027, and Oli Palmer, who has a year left on his current deal, were frozen out for the last few months of the perhaps now comes the ultimate test of Parkinson's ruthlessness - is Mullin, the club's seventh highest goalscorer of all time, having netted 110 times since joining from Cambridge United in the summer of 2021, really still part of the manager's plans? Or would he encourage the striker to find a new club? Parkinson said earlier this month that 30-year-old Mullin and Palmer, 33, would return for pre-season, but even if there is still room in the squad for them once any new strikers arrive, how much game time would they get?Ruthless business, football. Watch this space.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Dalby and Davies leave Championship-bound Wrexham
Striker Sam Dalby will not be returning to Wrexham from his loan spell at Dundee United – after turning down the chance to stay at the Championship-bound has spent the season at the Scottish Premiership side, with his 14 goals giving the Tannadice club the chance of European 25-year-old was offered a new deal by Wrexham in January, but the club have confirmed he rejected the offer after they announced their retained list before their rise to the Steven Fletcher and goalkeeper Mark Howard had already gone public with their exits having been key figures in the club's third straight promotion under Phil will be joined by midfielder Jordan Davies who is leaving his hometown club, five years after rejoining from Brighton. Davies, 26, played 28 times as Wrexham secured their return to the Football League in 2023 and was again heavily involved in last year's promotion from League he was sent on loan to Grimsby at the start of the season and has not been offered a new deal, posting on social media that he had been on a "special journey" and praising co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney "for changing the feel around the whole town".He made 142 appearances in total, scoring 37 times – including 15 in the first full season of the club's Hollywood meanwhile, could now stay in Scotland with Dundee United having spoken publicly about wanting to hold onto the forward. Dalby scored 13 goals in 92 outings for Wrexham after joining from Southend in 2022, but found himself behind Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer, Jack Marriott and Fletcher at the start of the admitted he had considered recalling the frontman in January, who at one stage led the SPL scoring charts and has since been voted as one of only two non-Old Firm players in the Scottish PFA team of the season. Former Manchester City youngster Josh Adam, 21, has also been released having not made a league appearance after joining in September, as has local academy product Harry Dean. Young goalkeeper Liam Hall also departs, as does former West Brom keeper Brad Foster who signed as injury cover in academy graduate Aaron James has had a contract extension triggered, teenage winger Callum Edwards – who spent last season on loan at Cymru Premier side Bala Town – has been offered a new deal, while a decision on 18-year-old wide player James Rainbird will be put on hold until he recovers from injury.
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal ratings: Declan Rice scores on 100th Gunners appearance but David Raya at fault for Bournemouth winner
Jordan Davies, Senior Sports Journalist and Football Reporter Published: Invalid Date, TWO goals in eight minutes left Arsenal stars stunned as they lost to Bournemouth in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta opted to play a strong side despite the vital second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain just days away. 18 18 The hosts had escaped a couple of close calls before taking the lead in the first half. Declan Rice finished off a neat move after being played through on goal by Martin Odegaard. The England midfielder was able to round Kepa Arrizabalaga before firing home. However, the Gunners' hard work was undone by a long throw-in during the second period. The ball was thrown into the box with purpose and headed into the far post by Cherries star Dean Huijsen. The visitors made the most of their momentum as Evanilson was able to smuggle the ball into the net past a flailing David Raya. The goal was allowed to stand as an in-depth VAR review could not say conclusively that there was a handball from the forward. Despite changes to the team from the bench, the Gunners fell short as they succumbed to their second defeat in a row. Here's how SunSport's Jordan Davies rated the Gunners from the Emirates. David Raya - 5 18 18 Spent most of the first half twiddling his thumbs only to give Odegaard a horrible pass that Evanilson gobbled up and almost chipped the Arsenal No.1 with. Raya has been making a habit of this recently, including being caught out by Mateta's stunning attempt last month. Worrying for one with a fine reputation as a sweeper keeper. He had no chance with the leveller, but should not have let the ball dribble over his line off his foot from Evanilson's effort. Ben White 85' - 5 18 18 Not a great start – nut-megged by Ouattara inside the opening two minutes. There were some bright sparks – his link-up with Saka down the right never fails to cause chaos, chipping brilliantly for Rice at the far post that was well defended. Yet he does not look his normal self, hardly surprising given how much time he has spent in the medical room. Has the look of a player desperate for a nice, relaxing summer. William Saliba - 8 When Arsenal are not at their best, there is always one man you can count on. Made a stunning last-ditch on Outtara to deny a certain goal just after the half-hour mark and then deflected Kluivert's curler onto the roof of the net before timing a tackle brilliantly with Semenyo clear in the second half. Also played his part in Rice's opener, a cute flick around the corner to start the attack. Jakub Kiwior - 6 18 Really impressed with his range of passing in recent weeks and today no different, lofting over the top for Martinelli that almost produced a one-v-one. However, he is still suspect defensively, slipping in the box to allow Evanilson a free header that the Brazilian should have converted. Myles Lewis-Skelly - 7 18 What more can you say about this kid? Looks like he belongs at this level, but definitely misses having Gabriel next to him for protection instead of Kiwior. Was close to Huijsen from the long-throw before Bournemouth's leveller but was always struggling to compete to head the ball clear with the height difference. Moved into midfield in the closing stages with the score and time against them. Martin Odegaard - 7 18 Rather quiet and subdued to begin with. Had he been listening to the critics? Not a chance. A player of this quality never loses it, and the timing of his pass to put in Rice was inch-perfect. That's now three assists in his last four games in all competitions – not bad for a player supposedly in a rut? But the footballing gods are never kind, and he was caught scrambling to defend Evanilson at a corner and watched it bobble over the line. Thomas Partey - 6 18 One of those games. Some good, some bad, with several passes going astray. Missed a tackle on Outtara that allowed Bournemouth to counter, but his presence that was greatly missed against PSG was much-needed, allowing Rice and Odegaard to bomb forward. Declan Rice 74' - 18 18 Was practically a second No.10 in the early stages. Drove into the box from a Martinelli flick but dragged wide, then volleyed an awkward one with a similar result. Could have then headed in at the far post, but he finally got his reward with a cool finish rounding Kepa from a superb Odegaard pass. Just his third Prem strike this term, but eighth in all competitions, surpassing last season's tally, and all on his 100th appearance for the Gunners. Bukayo Saka 85' - 6 18 Was kept quiet by Kerkez in the first half, perhaps saving his energy, and he certainly exploded out of the blocks in the second half, seeing a header saved by Kepa and then whipping one just past the far post. Yet after that, he struggled to get into the game. Leandro Trossard - 6 18 Lively and weaving, wanting to win a place in that PSG starting XI, but often looks lost as a No.9, dropping too deep or too wide leaving the team without a focal point. When he stayed central, he got chances, seeing a clever header saved on the line by Kepa. Gabriel Martinelli 85' - 6 18 18 Effective as a creator, teeing up Rice twice, but fluffed his side's best chance of the first half with a bobbled shot just inside the box. But again, when Arsenal needed something extra – especially when the scores were at 1-1 – he did not have the answer. Subs: Mikel Merino 74' - 6 One of his first acts was running back to the half-way line after Bournemouth made it 2-1. From there, it was all a bit desperate and last-gasp. Ethan Nwaneri 85' - N/A Oleksandr Zinchenko 85' - N/A
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard slammed for PSG no-show – but shock stats prove he is being LET DOWN by team-mates
Jordan Davies, Senior Sports Journalist and Football Reporter Published: Invalid Date, IT is very easy to blame Martin Odegaard when Arsenal have lost this season – but don't be so quick to point the finger. He is the club's captain and talismanic figure, so often relied upon for magic moments and so often delivering over the past few seasons. 6 This term, those moments have been few and far between, with just five goals and nine assists in 40 appearances in all competitions. In second half injury time, losing 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in last night's Champions League semi-final first leg, Odegaard was subbed off by Mikel Arteta for 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, having completed just 20 of 23 attempted passes and created one chance. That about sums up Odegaard right now. The French media went in hard on the Norwegian in their ratings. Get French Football News gave him 4/10. Maxi Foot went with 3/10. Foot Mercato compared Odegaard to a 'ghost' who 'continually made bad decisions'. It feels as though this campaign has taken its toll on Odegaard, each and every game looking like a painful struggle when normally he is effortlessly brilliant. His execution, his inspiration, his consistency, has been lacking, and that can be attributed to a number of factors. An ankle injury picked up on international duty with Norway on September 9 derailed his momentum at the start of the season, returning nearly two months later and just one goal in his next 18 matches. 6 6 Then the 26-year-old became a father for the first time in early December with his wife Helene, a significant period that will have left him exhausted mentally and physically. And then, perhaps most significantly, came the injuries to key players. First it was Bukayo Saka, then it was Gabriel Jesus and then it was Kai Havertz, all by the start of February. Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry give their verdict on Arsenal's defeat to PSG 6 The spotlight, the scrutiny, the pressure on others suddenly honed in on Odegaard. The expectation was that he would rise to the challenge and drag Arsenal to glory. Any fan who has watched Arsenal recently can tell you that has not happened. He is letting games pass him by instead of taking them by the scruff of the neck, pulling rabbits out of the hat. And yet, the stats tell a slightly different story, that Odegaard DOES step up in the absence of others, but is being let down by those currently around him. Since the start of last season, when playing with Havertz up top, Odegaard has 14 goals and 13 assists, and per 90 minutes on average creates 2.5 chances, produces 2.7 crosses and plays 7.2 passes into the box. In the 20 games played without the German striker, Odegaard has just two goals and seven assists, but has produced per 90 minutes more chances [2.9], more crosses [3.5] and more passes into the box [8.6]. It is the same story with Saka. With the England winger on the pitch since 2023/24, Odegaard has scored 11 goals with 15 assists, and averages per 90 minutes 2.5 chances created, 2.1 crosses and 6.8 passes into the box. Without him, Odegaard's goal and assist tally drops to five, but racks up per 90 minutes 2.8 created chances, 5.4 crosses and 9.5 passes into the box. 6 6 Odegaard's numbers rise but his goal involvement does not. What does that tell us? It shows the likes of Mikel Merino and Leandro Trossard are not making the most of Odegaard's positioning and vision at times, leaving Arsenal's playmaker frustrated and isolated. It is arguably why he lost possession 14 TIMES against PSG, as well as losing six of his eight ground duels. And between them, Merino, Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have missed a joint 21 big chances this season. As the saying goes, 'a bad workman blames his tools', but Odegaard may have a point. Following a summer of rest, recovery and family time, joined in pre-season by new signings with a view to quality over quantity, we will likely see Odegaard return to his best.
