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Tim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
Bidding on the match-worn jersey has topped 21 million guarani, or about $3,270, after Tim Payne scored in his Olimpia debut.
- Club Olimpia closes bidding on Tim Payne's match-worn jersey from his Aug 2 debut, with the leading offer exceeding 21 million in Paraguay's currency, equivalent to around $3,270.
- Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini, known as Scarso, sparked Payne's viral rise when he encouraged his more than 2 million followers across social media to support the then-unknown New Zealand defender during the World Cup.
- Before joining Olimpia on a one-year deal, the 32-year-old spent seven years with Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League and two years with England's Blackburn Rovers, where work-permit issues limited his appearances.
- During his Aug 2 debut in Asuncion, Payne scored minutes after entering as a substitute, helping Olimpia defeat Rubio 5-0 and cementing his connection with local fans.
- Payne launched the auction to give the jersey to a 'true Olimpista,' stating in a video he understands what the shirt means to supporters who bid thousands of dollars for the memorabilia.
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Independent EspañolJust a few months ago, few football fans outside New Zealand knew the name Tim Payne.
·El Segundo, United States
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Tim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
Tim Payne's jersey from his debut with Paraguay club Olimpia has become a hot item with bids reaching over $3,200. The auction ends on Thursday.
·New York, United States
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The outfit New Zealand footballer used in his first match with the Paraguayan club attracts offers of thousands of dollars
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