Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson put on united front for Soccer Aid after peace dinner to smooth Zara McDermott tensions
LOVE rivals Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson were pictured together tonight ahead of Soccer Aid.
It followed a peace dinner to clear the air over their mutual connection to Zara McDermott.
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Sam split from Zara, who is now in a relationship with Louis, just before Christmas after five years together.
The pair had already crossed paths on the training pitch last week, prior to Sam pulling out of tonight's gam e due to injury.
Both men looked relaxed this evening as they milled around their hotel with fellow squad members.
Dressed in matching suits, Louis stood beside hockey ace Sam Quek, while Sam was near to England XI manager Wayne Rooney.
We exclusively revealed last night how the ex- One Direction star and I'm A Celeb winner are determined to put any awkwardness over Zara behind them.
Their dinner included some teammates and took place at Champneys spa in Tring, Herts, where they have been training for the match at Old Trafford.
A source said: 'There is no beef between the pair and they're both going to ensure their love lives don't distract from such a big charity spectacle.
"They are fully aware that their every move is being scrutinised and they've broken bread with their teammates, so it'll be smooth sailing on the day.'
Zara has already ruled herself out of attending the star-studded match.
Sam presented a video of his charity work in Guatemala to both sets of players, something he found much more nerve-racking than meeting Louis.
Sam Thompson breaks silence on injury that forced him out of Soccer Aid and says he had to be 'carried' to physio room
He said: 'I did a small talk in front of everyone, which was terrifying, and I maintain I think it's the most important thing I've done in my 32 years of life.
'I really do believe that. Getting to go to Guatemala to see what UNICEF do on the ground is just life-changing.'
Sam suffered injuries during his 260-mile running and cycling trek between London and Manchester, in aid of UNICEF, ahead of the match.
He explained: 'I'm now part of the coaching team, so I'm going to be on the sidelines along with Vicky McLure and also Tyson Fury, and I'm going to be putting my two pence in.
"But I will still get to be part of it all.'
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