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The annual Soccer Aid charity event returned to ITV, featuring a star-studded lineup of football legends, celebrities, and social media sensations, all competing to raise funds for UNICEF. While the Old Trafford crowd showed enthusiasm for all participants, some viewers noted that the loudest cheers were consistently for one particular star: Louis Tomlinson. The Soccer Aid match generated significant buzz, particularly regarding the former One Direction singer’s performance and the crowd’s enthusiastic reactions.
Fan Reactions to Louis Tomlinson at Soccer Aid
Among the notable figures participating in the charity game were Wayne Rooney, Angry Ginge, Denise Lewis, Paddy McGuiness, and Bella Ramsey. However, many viewers watching the live broadcast took to social media to express their frustration, claiming the audience only erupted in screams when Tomlinson had possession of the ball.
Social Media Outcry
- One user commented, “All the idiotic girls screaming every time Louis Tomlinson touches the ball reminds me why I stopped watching.”
- Another viewer stated, “The Louis Tomlinson screams are f****** embarrassing.”
- Conversely, some defended the enthusiasm, with one adding, “What’s the problem with the fans screaming when Louis touches the ball, if I’m screaming at home too, it’s a football match in a stadium where they want silence.”
The intense focus on Tomlinson led one person to demand, “Please can Louis Tomlinson come off the pitch to stop the screaming in the crowd. Imagine the tears if someone takes him out.” Another remarked, “The fan girls literally screaming every time Louis Tomlinson touches the ball he defo hates it lmao.”

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Humorous Takes on Crowd Enthusiasm
Despite some negative commentary, others found humor in the crowd’s behavior.
- One viewer said, “The cheers every time Louis has the ball is cracking me up.”
- Another echoed this sentiment, stating, “yk when Louis has the ball bc the crowd goes wild.”
The Drama Off the Pitch: Tomlinson, McDermott, and Thompson
Adding another layer of intrigue to the event, Tomlinson played for the England team alongside Sam Thompson, the ex-boyfriend of Tomlinson’s girlfriend, Zara McDermott. A recent photo showed Tomlinson and Thompson conversing on the field, with Thompson asserting that there were “no hard feelings.”
Relationship Background
Zara McDermott, 28, and Thompson had announced their separation in January after a five-year relationship. McDermott subsequently began a relationship with Tomlinson, 33, with the couple’s romance becoming public in March after photos of a romantic dinner surfaced.
No hard feelings
Despite the love triangle the photo of Sam and Louis suggests there is no bad blood between the pair.