Tim Payne identified as least-known player by Argentinian influencerCampaign launched to make defender a ‘hero’ before tournament New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely star after an influencer from Argentina called on his followers to unite and make the little-known 32-year-old a “hero” of the upcoming World Cup.El Scarso, a football influencer also known as Valen Scarsini, identified Payne as the least-known player at the World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico based on his small social media following. Continue reading...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/29/tim-payne-new-zealand-player-world-cup-2026-social-media