Tomlinson, Thompson Awkward at Soccer Aid Training

Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson, both set to play for England at this year's Soccer Aid for Unicef, met for the first time amid tensions stemming from Zara McDermott's recent split from Sam and her new relationship with Louis. Their meeting at team training was described as awkward, with minimal interaction and avoidance of eye contact, though both emphasized a desire to focus on charity. Body language experts commented that Sam appeared eager for attention while Louis seemed more reserved. Fan reaction was particularly strong for Tomlinson, with loud cheers for him sparking debate among viewers. Despite suffering a calf injury, Thompson completed a 260-mile charity challenge before the match and planned to participate in some capacity. Both men expressed intentions to keep personal drama from overshadowing the charity event.