"The referee better be ready”: Internet in shambles as Louis Tomlinson is announced to play at the UNICEF charity game

Our favorite soccer player-at-heart from One Direction is back with his football shenanigans!

In a recent update, Louis Tomlinson revealed that he will be playing at Soccer Aid 2025, a charity football match for UNICEF, set to take place on Father's Day! (via X/@PopBase)

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Funny reactions of fans with Louis Tomlinson's soccer announcement

When Louis Tomlinson announced his return to the pitch, fans were quick to poke fun at him—joking that referees better be on their A-game because Directioners will be reviewing their calls like a Grammy snub!

"The referee better be ready because Louis fans will be reviewing every call like it’s a Grammy snub." - a fan commented (via X/@SheKnowsScience)

Other fans joked that they suddenly love football—just because Louis Tomlinson is playing again after so many years! (via X/@lwtxdn4)

Some fans were simply delighted that Louis’s soccer era is making a comeback—something they’ve been waiting for YEARS.

"Oh we are getting soccer Louis back! We are up!" - another fan replied (via X/@have1you_ever)

"Soccer Louis is coming in full force!" - another fan added (via X/@Ls28_Zp25)

Louis Tomlinson's announcement that he will be part of the UNICEF Soccer Aid also made his fans become hilariously restless—asking when it will happen, where it will happen, and how to purchase their tickets for the game.

"WHEN IS IT AND HOW CAN I BE THERE FRONT ROW?" - another fan asked (via X/@traceyhoneyy)

X users also trolled Louis Tomlinson, commenting that he will surely tank (trust us, he's a great soccer player), but it's okay because it's for charity! (via X/@BRTXCX)

Other X users also roasted their soccerhead friends, saying that they know football and that their favorite football player is none other than Louis Tomlinson.

"Lemme guess ur fav footballer is ronaldo" meanwhile me:" - an X user remarked (via X/@28rckgf)

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Louis Tomlinson's soccer match

Before his rise to fame, Louis Tomlinson was a football player! During his One Direction days, he participated in various charity matches, showing his love for the sport.

His last soccer game was nine years ago, making his return in 2025 even more exciting—especially for a cause as meaningful as UNICEF’s Soccer Aid.

The match will take place in Manchester in June 2025.

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We all know that Louis Tomlinson is one of the kindest artists out there. His participation in UNICEF’s Soccer Aid proves that he’s always willing to go back to his first love—football—when it’s for a good cause!