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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Watch awkward moment Louis Tomlinson admits feeling nervous ahead of Soccer Aid as Zara's ex Sam Thompson hovers behind
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOUIS Tomlinson was being marked by rival Sam Thompson at Soccer Aid during a live talkSport interview. One Direction star Louis is now dating Sam's ex Zara McDermott and Sam was spotted hovering behind the singer as he appeared on TV. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Sam Thompson was spotted hovering behind Louis Tomlinson again in an awkward moment at Soccer Aid Credit: TalkSport 5 Louis is dating Sam's ex Zara McDermott Credit: BackGrid 5 Sam and Zara split in January after five years together Credit: Getty 5 The pair are playing for England in Soccer Aid and Sam was never too far from Louis on the pitch during trianing on Thursday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The lads first crossed paths on Thursday at training for this year's charity match for Unicef. The pair are playing for England in Soccer Aid, and Sam was never too far from Louis on the pitch. But then things got awkward when the former Made In Chelsea star was also hanging out behind Louis as he gave a radio interview to talkSport. Louis said playing in Soccer Aid was an "an incredible opportunity to play with some amazing players and do it all for an amazing cause." soccer aid STAR OUT Soccer Aid star forced to pull out of the match at the last minute due to injury He also admitted that despite his years playing live concerts in front of millions of people during his years in One Direction and playing at other football charity games, he was still nervous for today's match. "I used to play in charity games a little bit more often when I was a bit younger and there's no comparison," he began. "Don't get me wrong I get really nervous doing a gig but that's my job, so to speak, but every football fan... you want to be decent, so you put that pressure on yourself." While chatting to the radio hosts, Sam could be seen behind Louis smiling and laughing on the pitch. While Sam might not have realised he was in the shot behind Louis' interview, the pair did have a jovial exchange the day before while training. Sam, 32, was spotted smiling as he looked over at Louis, 33, as they got to work on the pitch. Pete Wicks takes massive swipe at Sam Thompson's ex Zara McDermott amid Love Island star's romance with Louis Tomlinson Standing close by, the lads appeared to share a few words as they donned their kit for the first time. The pair are both on the same England team and were in good spirits as they arrived at Old Trafford in Manchester. Louis, who has been dating Zara since April, had a huge grin on his face as he made his way to the football ground. Last month, Sam was left squirming as he was grilled about playing football with Louis by his best mate, Pete Wicks. Speaking on their podcast Staying Relevant, Pete said: "How are you feeling? You're playing again. Must be really exciting.' He then added with a grin: 'How do you feel about the line-up? Do you think you've got a strong team?' Sam awkwardly laughed and replied: 'Got a really strong team.' Last week, Sam - who split with Zara after five years in December - completed a gruelling 260-mile endurance challenge for Soccer Aid. He ran and cycled from Stamford Bridge in London to Old Trafford to deliver the Soccer Aid football. Despite his obvious heartbreak over his split with former Love Island star Zara, Sam has reportedly said there are "no hard feelings" between him and singer Louis.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Watch awkward moment Louis Tomlinson admits feeling nervous ahead of Soccer Aid as Zara's ex Sam Thompson hovers behind
LOUIS Tomlinson was being marked by rival Sam Thompson at Soccer Aid during a live talkSport interview. One Direction star Louis is now dating Sam's ex 5 Sam Thompson was spotted hovering behind Louis Tomlinson again in an awkward moment at Soccer Aid Credit: TalkSport 5 Louis is dating Sam's ex Zara McDermott Credit: BackGrid 5 Sam and Zara split in January after five years together Credit: Getty 5 The pair are playing for England in Soccer Aid and Sam was never too far from Louis on the pitch during trianing on Thursday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The this year's charity match for Unicef. The pair are playing for England in Soccer Aid, and Sam was never too far from Louis on the pitch. But then things got awkward when the former Made In Chelsea star was also hanging out behind Louis as he gave a radio interview to talkSport. Louis said playing in Soccer Aid was an "an incredible opportunity to play with some amazing players and do it all for an amazing cause." soccer aid He also admitted that despite his years playing live concerts in front of millions of people during his years in One Direction and playing at other football charity games, he was still nervous for today's match. "I used to play in charity games a little bit more often when I was a bit younger and there's no comparison," he began. "Don't get me wrong I get really nervous doing a gig but that's my job, so to speak, but every football fan... you want to be decent, so you put that pressure on yourself." While chatting to the radio hosts, Sam could be seen behind Louis smiling and laughing on the pitch. Most read in Showbiz While Sam might not have realised he was in the shot behind Louis' interview, the pair did have a jovial exchange the day before while training. Pete Wicks takes massive swipe at Sam Thompson's ex Zara McDermott amid Love Island star's romance with Louis Tomlinson Standing close by, the lads appeared to share a few words as they donned their kit for the first time. The pair are both on the same England team and were in good spirits as they arrived at Old Trafford in Manchester. since April, had a huge grin on his face as he made his way to the football ground. Last month, Speaking on their podcast Staying Relevant, Pete said: "How are you feeling? You're playing again. Must be really exciting.' He then added with a grin: 'How do you feel about the line-up? Do you think you've got a strong team?' Sam awkwardly laughed and replied: 'Got a really strong team.' Last week, He Despite his obvious heartbreak over his split with former Love Island star , Sam has reportedly said there are "no hard feelings" between him and singer Louis. 5 The pair were seen getting along on the pitch Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The National
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Martin 'in line' to take Championship job amid Rangers links
The Dutchman is set to be sacked, claims talkSport, with Martin expected to be the man to take over. Read more: The 39-year-old previously took charge of Southampton and helped them win promotion to the English Premier League last season. He was sacked in December, though, and has been out of work since. Martin could now be set to make a return to the dugout, taking charge of Leicester, who were relegated to the second tier following a poor 2024/25 campaign in which they finished third bottom in the Premier League. He has been previously linked with the vacant managerial post at Rangers. The Ibrox club are on the hunt for a permanent successor to Philippe Clement. Davide Ancelotti, son of new Brazil manager Carlo, is a potential candidate. It was previously anticipated that he might follow his father to South America, although that now won't be the case: "Davide is currently in negotiations with a European team, and it didn't seem right to bring him in," said Ancelotti Sr on Monday evening. "If he goes to a club, I wish him the best, and if not, he can come back to us."
The National
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Arteta sends parting message to Tierney ahead of Celtic move
The left-back has agreed a pre-contract to rejoin his boyhood heroes upon the expiry of his contract at the Emirates Stadium this summer. Tierney played his last home game for Arsenal on Sunday afternoon as he was introduced for the closing stages of their 1-0 win over Newcastle United. Read more: It was his 19th appearance of the campaign, and 143rd overall in red and white since his then-record-breaking move to North London in 2019. Arteta sent a parting message to the Scotland defender post-match: "With Kieran, he had a very special circumstance the way he had to come back and settle in the team again after four months out, and he's been really good with the group," he told talkSport. "He has contributed in every possible way to help us, and I'm very grateful for that. "We have a few in the dressing room that probably is going to be the last time they put on that shirt in the Emirates. "I've been there and I make sure we are close to them and I am very grateful to them as well." Arsenal ultimately ended the season trophyless after losing track of Liverpool in the Premier League title race and suffering Champions League elimination at the semi-final stage courtesy of Paris Saint-Germain. Arteta has won two trophies since taking charge of the club: the FA Cup and the Community Shield. Tierney was there for both triumphs.
The Independent
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Alan Brazil branded ‘dinosaur' by talkSport co-host in live argument about women's football
Alan Brazil has been dubbed a 'dinosaur' by his talkSport radio co-host after a heated on-air argument about women's football. The 65-year-old was talking about the importance of Manchester United 's dreams of a trophy, when his fellow presenter, Shebahn Aherne, said that the women's team winning a silver cup should be the club's main focus. 'With the greatest respect, women's football is getting more important now but when you talk about Manchester United, this is the men's we're talking about, the Premier League when we're talking about mission impossible, not the women's,' he said. He continued: 'It isn't [a priority]. I'm sorry, people around them are not bothered. It is true. They're not [bothered]. Within the bigger picture, they're not.' Aherne insisted that fans were interested in the progress of the club's women's team, but Brazil doubled down. 'No, the bigger picture is fans want to see Manchester United in the Premier League challenging,' he said. 'That's the bigger picture. It's not that important compared to the bigger picture. I'm not going to sit here and lie because it's not.' Ex-footballer Gabby Agbonlahor watched on as the back-and-forth continued, with Aherne growing visibly angry at Brazil's comments. 'Al, stop being like that,' she said. 'You sound like a proper dinosaur this morning. I don't know why you're being like that.' Brazil hit back: 'You're kidding yourself on.' Aherne then implored the host to reflect on his personal life as she said: 'That's unbelievable from you. You're the one with the granddaughter playing football, listen to yourself. Right now that's important.' Brazil is used to controversy, having been sacked three times because of his hell-raising lifestyle and having faced rebukes by Ofcom after a series of offensive on-air gaffes in the 2000s. The former Ipswich Town star, who was first sacked for missing a Cheltenham Gold Cup show after a drinking session, was reinstated after agreeing to pay a £5,000 fine for any subsequent show he missed due to alcohol. He survived censure by Ofcom for referring to Japan as 'the Nips' during the 2006 World Cup. In 2014, he was carpeted by talkSPORT for implying that Robin Williams had been selfish in his decision to take his own life.
