Sam Thompson comes face-to-face with Louis Tomlinson for Soccer Aid match after holding 'peace dinner'
Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson have came face-to-face once again ahead of their Soccer Aid match today.
The pair were pictured in the reception of their hotel with their teammates before heading to Old Trafford for the much-anticipated charity match.
It comes after it was revealed how they both held a 'peace dinner' before their match to ease any tensions over Zara McDermott.
The dinner reportedly took place at Champneys in Tring, Herts with their other teammates in a bid to keep the peace ahead of the big game.
A source told The Sun: '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.
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'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.'
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