Tim Payne scores on debut for Olimpia in Paraguay's league
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:13 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Tim Payne made an impactful debut for Paraguay's Olimpia on August 2, scoring a goal in the 85th minute during a match against Rubio Ñu. The New Zealand defender's rise to fame followed a social media campaign that significantly boosted his popularity. Payne, who previously played for Wellington Phoenix and Portland Timbers, was attracted to Olimpia partly due to family reasons. He had also participated with the New Zealand national team in the recent World Cup, where he contributed an assist in all three matches.
- •Payne debuted for Olimpia on August 2.
- •He scored in the 85th minute against Rubio Ñu.
- •Before joining Olimpia, he gained popularity on social media.
- •He played all three World Cup games for New Zealand, adding an assist.
- •His move to Olimpia was influenced by family connections to Latin America.
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"He wasn’t as big a hit as Vozinha on Instagram.But New Zealand defender Tim Payne became a "celebrity" even before the Cape Verde goalkeeper and made his debut with a goal for Paraguay’s Olimpia l...
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