Tim Payne: from a lockdown scandal to viral hit before 2026 World Cup
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onefootball.comThe player attracted rapid online interest before the 2026 World Cup following Valen Scarsini’s endorsement as the least known player at the tournament, driving a rapid spike in his Instagram followers; a 2020 lockdown scandal involving a golf cart occurred. Since that time emerged as a top online presence, and he earned a spot in New Zealand’s World Cup squad, with talk of roster implications if disciplinary or form issues arise.