Payne's fame began as a joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
3 sources·Updated August 13, 2026
Payne shirt bidding war
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- ABC Sport AU·1h agoPayne's fame began as a joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
Just a few months ago, few soccer fans outside New Zealand and Australia knew Tim Payne's name. Now they are bidding thousands of dollars for the jersey off his back.
Read at ABC Sport AU → - Stuff NZ·4h agoTim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding warRead at Stuff NZ →
- The West Sport·7h agoFrom low-key Kiwi to global internet soccer sensation
Kiwi Tim Payne's jersey from his debut with Paraguay club Olimpia has become a hot item -- with bids reaching over $4600.
Read at The West Sport →