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Tim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war

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Tim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
Stuff
Stuff48 mins ago
Tim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
Just a few months ago, few football fans outside New Zealand knew Tim Payne’s name. Now they are bidding thousands of dollars for the jersey off his back.
The Independent
The Independent🏁 first to report5 hrs ago
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
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