Zara McDermott claims she was giving Sam Thompson a ‘very passionate’ post-match pep talk after they were seen engaged in a heated chat after Soccer Aid

Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson were pictured in a heated conversation after the Soccer Aid after-party on Sunday night.

The Love Island star, 27, has now set the record straight, claiming she instead gave Sam, 31, a ‘passionate’ post-match pep talk.

Zara took to Instagram on Monday to address the photos, saying she told the reality star “positive affirmations” after they appeared to have an argument.

She wrote: ‘Why did this make me laugh so much? [laughing emojis] “Stop saying you should have scored!!!! You did your best and that’s all that matters!! You need to stop doubting yourself!!!”

“It looks like we’re arguing, but actually I’m telling him positive affirmations in a very passionate way.”

As they headed to the star-studded after-party at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, Zara engaged in a fiery conversation with the Made in Chelsea star.

Zara seemed frustrated as she visibly waved her arms while deep in a tense conversation, but now confirmed it was just an incredibly passionate conversation.

Earlier in the day, supportive girlfriend Zara cheered on the TV star as he helped England register a 6-3 win against World XI in the charity match.

Before the couple arrived at the afterparty, Sam kicked off his team’s celebration on a party bus that included Jill Scott, Danny Dyer, Bobby Brazier and Tom Grennan.

Zara was the epitome of chic as she happily supported Sam alongside his family in the stands.

Sam took to the field at Stamford Bridge in London for the UNICEF 2024 event and was supported by his loving girlfriend as England triumphed with a 6-3 win over a star-studded World XI.

The Love Island stunner looked effortlessly glamorous as she flaunted a stylish look in a white puffed blouse and an impeccable blow-dry.

She wore small, chunky gold earrings and showed off her stunning look with red lipstick and a pink blush.

On Saturday, Sam revealed he had suffered an injury just hours before he was due to play in the famous Soccer Aid match.

The radio presenter revealed he had been ‘living’ in the physio room in the build-up to the match.

He shared an update on his Instagram and uploaded a clip while he was being treated by the team.

Reunited with his former I’m A Celebrity campmate, Tony Bellew – who will play for rival team World XI, the duo caught up after Sam’s physiotherapy session.

As he walked into the room, the boxer joked, “Do you just live here? You’ve been here all day.’

Laughing Sam replied: “It’s because I modified the old quad, mate,” before adding that Tony didn’t believe he was injured.

‘They call the physio room the Sam room. What a group of legends,” the TV personality wrote.

This year’s Soccer Aid clash took place in London, where a mix of former professional footballers and celebrities representing two teams – England and the World – went head-to-head in a televised event at Stamford Bridge to raise money for Unicef .

Sam was joined by Steven Bartlett, Bobby Brazier, Stuart Broad, Alex Brooker, Erin Doherty, Danny Dyer, Sir Mo Farah, Tom Grennan, Eddie Hearn, Tom Hiddleston, Paddy McGuinness, Miniminter and Sam Quek, who will complete the famous team.

Legends Jill Scott (captain), Gary Cahill, Karen Carney, Joe Cole, Jermain Defoe, David James, Theo Walcott, Ellen White and Jack Wilshere took part for England.

Meanwhile, stars Usain Bolt (Captain), Maisie Adam, Theo Baker, Martin Compston, Diamond, Tommy Fury, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, Jason Manford, Emmett J Scanlan, Michel Ward and Tion Wayne joined Tony on World XI.

With Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos, Petr Cech, Patrice Evra, John Obi Mikel, Michael Essien, Alessandro Del Piero, Kheira Hamraoui, Olga Garcia and Kaylyn Kyle also as legends.

Soccer Aid for UNICEF was founded in 2006 by Robbie Williams with the aim of bringing countries together to raise money and awareness for children around the world, helping them get the best possible start in life.

Soccer Aid for UNICEF was founded in 2006 by Robbie Williams with the aim of bringing countries together to raise money and awareness for children around the world, helping them get the best possible start in life.

Last year’s match, held at Old Trafford, was the most successful ever, raising a record £14.6 million.