SYDNEY, May 28 : New Zealand defender Tim Payne's social media profile has exploded over the last few days after an Argentine influencer decided he was the least known player at the World Cup.Valen Scarsini, known as "elscarso" on Instagram and TikTok, made a video encouraging his audience to give the Welling
'Least known' World Cup player goes viral with help from Argentine influencer
Sep 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New Zealand defender Tim Payne (2) kicks the ball against the USA in the second half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
28 May 2026 04:14PM
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