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The second word looks to be Chorus - C, crashing initially, and Horus, Egyptian god. Because it's the Viz puzzle, the first word could be unknown by me!

24d French novelist withdrawing monster from something smelly (4)
? N ? A I have searched online and can't find any french novelists that fit. I am assuming 25a is 'knob' but I could be wrong.

Thanks Malone.

Zola

( gorgon)zola

24d is (Gorgon)ZOLA

HORN CHORUS it's a profanisaurus entry.

For your other clue
Horn chorus ?

The full parse for LIONEL MESSI is
Lioness (Lucy Bronze) with elm (wood) and i (one after) added.

Bonytony 25a is BOOB, bejonkers is a profanisaurus entry.

Bonytony, glad my Chorus was of use... and I am quite happy that I didn't get the rest!