From least-known player to viral star: NZ’s Tim Payne to head to Paraguay’s Olimpia after World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

New Zealand defender Tim Payne, who became a viral sensation during the World Cup, has signed a one-year deal with Paraguayan club Olimpia.

• New Zealand defender Tim Payne signed a one-year deal with Paraguayan club Olimpia
• Payne became a viral sensation after an Argentine influencer's social media campaign
• Olimpia is Paraguay's only three-time Copa Libertadores champions
• Payne's Instagram followers increased from under 5,000 to 5.8 million during the World Cup