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Sam Thompson grimaces during first day of gruelling Soccer Aid challenge as his family pay tribute to his 'strength and resilience' after 'tricky' split from Zara McDermott


Sam Thompson appeared in pain as he grimaced after kicking off his gruelling Soccer Aid challenge on Monday.

Sam took the first steps of his gruelling Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid for UNICEF challenge on Monday with his sister Louise, Ryan Libbey and nephew Leo all cheering him on Sam is putting his physical and mental strength to the test to raise vital funds to support UNICEF’s work for children around the world to grow up safe, healthy and able to play. Sam took the first steps of his gruelling Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid for UNICEF challenge as he aims to run and cycle 49 miles from West London to Milton Keynes on day one

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