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Who is Luisa Fernandez? Meet the wife of Unai Emery
Luisa is a consultant and is known for being the wife of one of the remarkable coaches in the Spanish region, Unai Emery.
Fernandez comes from Malaga, Spain, and she is known for being the partner of the current manager of Premier industries side, Aston Villa Unai Emery. Read on to learn more about her nationality, net worth, facts and family.
Luisa Fernandez and Unai Emery Families
Luisa was born in Malaga in 1974 . Other than that, there is not much information regarding her parents or even her other family members. As she leads a really private life. She doesn’t post anything on her Instagram and doesn’t share it to anyone. She is an introvert and keeps everything personal.
Unai was born in Hondarribia, Spain, on 3rd November 1971 to his father. Juan was also a footballer. Emery’s uncle also played football as a midfielder. However, there is not much known about his family As he maintains a really private life. He is not active on social media. His success as a football manager is something that upcoming managers can take inspiration.
Luisa Fernandez’s husband Unai Emery
Unai Emery is a former player and is currently the head coach of Aston Villa. He was a left-sided midfielder and was a youth graduate of Real Sociedad but never really got into the first time. He spent most of his time in Spain’s Segunda Division. He is hailed as the greatest football manager.
However, his transition into coaching began in 2004 after retiring. He started his managerial career in Lorca Deportiva, where he was promoted to the Segunda Division in the first season.
He then moved to Valencia, leading the team to the top-three finishers. After Valencia, he coached Spartak Moscow for six months before moving to Sevilla in 2013. At Sevilla, Emery won three consecutive Europa leagues and transferred to French Club PSG in 2016.
Emery won many trophies at PSG, including one Ligue 1, two Coupe de France titles, two Coupe de la Ligues, which included a domestic quadruple in his second season. He was then appointed as the head coach of Arsenal, succeeding Arsene Wenger, and in his first season, he finished as Europa League runners up. Later he was dismissed and was hired by Villarreal in July 2020, where he won the Europa League in his first season.
Luisa Fernandez and Unai Emery Kids
Emery met Fernandez, from Malaga, more than 20 years ago, when she was working in Madrid. After spending a lot of time together, Emery and Luisa got married in 1998. They got married in a small private ceremony in the Spanish capital attended by close friends and family members.
The couple has one son Lander who is 15 years old. Lander is a youth goalkeeper for Valencia.
Luisa Fernandez Profession, Career, Net Worth
Luisa began her career working in a consultancy firm in the Spanish capital. She is now a consultant in a firm and also a homemaker. She takes care of her children and travels with her husband on non-match days.
However, she is a very private person and doesn’t have any social media, and there is no information regarding her net worth. But her husband Emery has an estimated net worth of $14 million. He is one of the highest paid football managers. Unai Emery also has invested in businesses and this has doubled his net worth over the years.
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Arsenal captain Leah Williamson has been announced as a National Year of Reading ambassador following the official launch of the 2026 campaign at Emirates Stadium.
The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveiled the Go All In initiative on January 13, positioning reading as a gateway to enhancing passions across all walks of life.
Williamson joined a stellar lineup of ambassadors including author Julia Donaldson, illustrator Axel Scheffler, poet Jackie Kay, and several other prominent figures from literature and public life. The event marked a significant moment for literacy promotion in the country, with the campaign centred on the message that reading can deepen enjoyment of whatever people already love.
A Message From the Pitch
Speaking at the launch, Williamson drew parallels between football and reading. She said the National Year of Reading represents a chance to fully commit to personal passions through literature in all its forms. The Arsenal skipper encouraged people to seize the opportunity by picking up books, listening to audiobooks, or diving into articles related to their interests. Her involvement underscores how sports figures can champion reading beyond their professional domains.
Resetting Reading Culture
Joanna Prior, chief executive of Pan Macmillan and chair of The National Literacy Trust, described the launch as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform how Britain views books.
The ambition extends beyond traditional reading spaces, aiming to make literature accessible in communities, schools, and even on football pitches. Prior emphasized stripping away pressure and stigma around reading, making it relevant and enjoyable rather than obligatory.
The campaign represents a coordinated national effort to boost literacy rates and foster a genuine love of reading across all demographics and age groups throughout 2026.
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Arsenal Women host Manchester United on Saturday in a crucial six pointer for Champions League qualification. The Gunners sit just one point above United in the WSL table and victory at Emirates Stadium would give them a strong buffer, while defeat leaves them playing catch up in the race for Europe.
The match marks Arsenal’s return from the winter break following a busy week that saw Renee Slegers sign a new contract and Jodie Taylor promoted to Technical Director. However, the immediate focus is on securing three points against Marc Skinner’s side in what promises to be a tense encounter.
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT, Saturday, January 11, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
TV: Sky Sports (UK)
Cooney Cross Absent For Personal Reasons
Arsenal will be without Kyra Cooney Cross who has returned to Australia for personal reasons. Daphne van Domselaar is not quite ready to return from a quad injury while Chloe Kelly remains out with a knee problem. Jenna Nighswonger will not be in the matchday squad as she negotiates a loan move.
New signing Smilla Holmberg from Hammarby will be in the squad alongside recalled goalkeeper Naomi Williams. Manu Zinsberger and Katie Reid are out with ACL injuries. The absence of Cooney Cross means Mariona will likely drop into the deeper midfield role she has occupied for much of the last year.
United Strengthened in January
Manchester United have been busy in the transfer window, adding full back Hanna Lundkvist from San Diego Wave and centre forward Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich. Skinner was dealt a poor hand over the summer with a very small squad handling Champions League qualifiers and the group phase.
Predicted Lineup:
Arsenal (4-3-3): Borbe; Fox, Williamson, Catley, McCabe; Little, Mariona, Maanum; Mead, Russo, Smith
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Tullis Joyce; Lundkvist, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg; Miyazawa, Zigiotti; Park, Malard, Awujo; Schuller
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Arsenal confirmed on January 9, 2026 that Jodie Taylor has been appointed as the club’s first ever Technical Director.
The 39-year-old former England striker moves up from her existing role as Technical Services Manager, a position she has held since September 2023 following her retirement from professional football.
Taylor’s promotion comes on the same day Arsenal announced Renee Slegers’ new contract extension through 2029, creating a strategic restructuring of the women’s football department.
A Decade Long Arsenal Connection
Taylor’s relationship with Arsenal spans ten years since first joining as a player in 2016. She scored 10 goals in 17 appearances during her initial spell before returning on a short-term deal in March 2023. Taylor earned 50 plus England caps during her international career and won the Golden Boot at Euro 2017.
She represented her country at the 2015 Women’s World Cup finishing third and played for multiple elite clubs including Lyon, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave throughout her career.
Strategic Structural Development
Taylor’s new role bridges critical areas of football operations including recruitment, analysis, coaching and performance support. She will work closely with Renee Slegers on a daily basis as the Technical Director, providing structural support for coaching decisions and squad development.
Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley praised Taylor’s appointment as integral to continued development of the program as Arsenal challenges for major trophies consistently. Wheatley will now focus on upward management across UEFA, FIFA and domestic boards while Taylor handles day to day operations.
Building a High Performance Environment
Taylor expressed immense pride stepping into her new position, emphasizing Arsenal’s remarkable growth over the past decade. She committed to nurturing a high-performance environment where players, coaching staff and support teams have the right tools to deliver at the highest level.
Her appointment represents investment in female leadership within Arsenal’s technical infrastructure, aligning with the club’s commitment to developing their women’s program systematically and strategically moving forward into their next phase.
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