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@paullecomtephoto.nz

#NoPayneNoGain

Charlie & Jamie with #TimPayne at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver when Tim played for Timbers II vs Whitecaps II

Jamie’s now playing in the US & Charlie in NZ National League.

Football is a long game.

May 31, 2026 at 12:07 AM

Mel 🌙

@melmoonbow.bsky.social

Ah I meant to post these from last night's LA show. Tim enjoyers rise up. #lsdunes #timpayne

May 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM

not so hourly frank 击̸

@prorevfrankie.bsky.social

#frankiero #tuckerrule #travisstever #timpayne #anthonygreen #lsdunes

March 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Dan Slevin

@danslevin.funeralsandsnakes.net

Tell him he’s dreaming.

#TimPayne

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · Jun 3

Battle of football influencers delivers Australia’s Kai Trewin 100k Instagram followers

Socceroos defender subject of viral campaign to make him ‘Cristiano Ronaldo of World Cup’ as New Zealand’s Tim Payne surpasses All Blacks Forget the football pitch, Instagram is the pre-World Cup battleground for Australia, New Zealand and … social media influencers. Socceroos defender Kai Trewin has become the latest player to be caught up in an Instagram trend that aims to make relatively low-profile World Cup squad members famous before the tournament begins. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

June 3, 2026 at 8:48 AM

Rwany Sibaja

@rwanysibaja.bsky.social

And the Kiwi Di María with the assist #TimPayne

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · Jun 22

Finn Surman's header puts New Zealand on top 1-0

June 22, 2026 at 1:24 AM

Mel 🌙

@melmoonbow.bsky.social

Put this poster/collage crafty thing together to celebrate the #lsdunes CA VIP trip I did!! Just some pics of some of the shows and things I got from fellow peeps I met there. Then some violet flowers 💜🦂 #collage #artsandcrafts #frankiero #anthonygreen #timpayne #tuckerrule

May 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM

clarice

@clariceclarice.bsky.social

Simplesmente o TimPayne vai jogar no Olímpia do Paraguai

June 18, 2026 at 11:15 PM

Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷

@paullecomtephoto.nz

#TimPayne #NoPayneNoGain

Now with 4.5m followers

June 2, 2026 at 11:32 PM

Kristaps Andrejsons

@theeasternborder.lv

Eastern Border loves Tim Payne!

youtu.be/6u3XENyDR-Q?...

I genuinely am happy about this story, something good in dark times.

#TimPayne #NewZealand #KiwiSoccer

TIM PAYNE, EVERYBODY KNOWS HIS NAME by Urbina

YouTube video by Cantores del Valle Music - Topic

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June 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Mel 🌙

@melmoonbow.bsky.social

@lsdunes.bsky.social at Bimbo's 365 club in San Francisco 2025 playing Forgiveness.

#lsdunes #likemagicktour #likemagic #frankiero #Anthonygreen #tuckertule #timpayne

May 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM

SamAsHeEverWas

@samasheeverwas.bsky.social

The freaking GOAT, Tim Payne, played for T2. Can't believe I get to see this legend and Finn tear it up at the #WorldCup. #RCTID #TimPayne

June 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM

Coffinsandme 击🦇🐀

@mandychoccy.bsky.social

Still looking and hoping to find an @lsdunes.bsky.social stained glass hoodie!
Been trying to find one for so long if anyone has one for sale please let me know!! RT? #lsdunes #frnkiero #anthonygreen #travisstever #timpayne #tuckerrule

February 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM

LJ Nielsen

@lj-nielsen.bsky.social

My prediction for the #fifa #worldcup is that New Zealand will go deep, seeing as they haven’t lost a World Cup game since 1982

#chriswood #allwhites #newzealand #aleague #timpayne #2026worldcup #usa #canada #mexico

June 10, 2026 at 12:45 AM

Atomic Elbow

@atomicelbow.bsky.social

Tim Payne’s partner, Michelle Peters (who speaks Spanish), says his sudden viral fame has been “a bit overwhelming” for the family but they’re grateful for the positive attention and support as Payne enjoys the unexpected spotlight.

www.1news.co.nz/2026/06/15/t...

#timpayne #nzfootball #allwhites

Tim Payne's partner reveals how viral fame has impacted the family

Michelle Peters said the past few weeks had been "a bit overwhelming" for the family following her partner's newfound social media stardom.

www.1news.co.nz

June 15, 2026 at 6:54 AM

Atomic Elbow

@atomicelbow.bsky.social

One video from an Argentinean influencer has earned Tim Payne a one year contract with leading Paraguayan club Olimpia.

His wife, Michelle Peters, may also attract a large following as she speaks Spanish having lived in Costa Rica from age 6.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/5...

#timpayne #allwhites #nz

All Whites star Tim Payne headed to Paraguay

All Whites defender Tim Payne, who became a viral sensation shortly before representing his country at the World Cup, has signed a one-year deal with Paraguayan club Olimpia, a club source told Reuter...

www.rnz.co.nz

June 18, 2026 at 12:15 AM

news.uluru.space

@newsuluruspace.bsky.social

Sława Timmy'ego Payne'a zaczęła się od żartu – teraz jego koszulka wywołuje licytację

https://news.uluru.space/article/14891?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=auto #PiłkaNożna #Aukcje #TimPayne

August 14, 2026 at 1:20 AM

NETVASCO

@netvasco.com.br

Lateral Tim Payne, que jogou a Copa do Mundo pela Nova Zelândia, não saiu do banco do Olimpia contra o Vasco

ge @geglobo Um dos maiores fenômenos das redes sociais na Copa do Mundo, Tim Payne não saiu do banco de reservas do Olimpia na partida contra o Vasco. Payne disputou o Mundial de 2026 pela Nova Zelândia. #futebol #vasco #timpayne #sulamericana #ge Um dos maiores fenômenos das redes sociais na Copa do Mundo, Tim Payne não saiu do banco de reservas do Olimpia na partida contra o Vasco. Payne disputou o Mundial de 2026 pela Nova Zelândia.#futebol #vasco #timpayne #sulamericana #ge pic.twitter.com/fklU7VcPxQ— ge (@geglobo) August 14, 2026 Fonte: X ge

dlvr.it

August 14, 2026 at 2:33 AM

FRANCE 24 Español

@es.france24.com

⚽🏆 El Mundial 2026 ha estado marcado por fenómenos virales como el portero #Vozinha, que conquistó audiencias globales en redes, y el aumento de seguidores del jugador #TimPayne ➡️ https://f24.my/BsX7

July 13, 2026 at 2:01 AM

Paul Hamer

@paulhamernz.bsky.social

As seen in the Aro Valley.
#timpayne #allwhites #nopaynenogain #worldcup

June 22, 2026 at 12:56 AM

Periodistas Unidos

@periodistasunidos.bsky.social

⚽ #Mundial2026 | Fútbol y política. Irán arranca su participación mundialista bajo la sombra de tensiones internacionales, midiendo el impacto del boicot y el inesperado fenómeno viral en redes de Tim Payne. 🌍🏆 #CopaDelMundo #Irán #TimPayne #Fútbol
zurl.co/zCmvY

Irán mide el impacto del boicot y el fenómeno viral de Tim Payne en su debut del Mundial - Periodistas Unidos

Periodistas Unidos es un colectivo de periodistas que buscan la libertad de expresión, la defensa de periodistas y la integración de diversas disciplinas culturales para la transformación de la sociedad.

zurl.co

June 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM

Sebastian Salazar

@hangarcat.bsky.social

After a fine day of football, we end the evening with what will be a Tim Payne’s last dance at USA/Mexico/Canada 2026. A man that captured the hearts and minds of the Argentinian people. I leave you with Tim Payne’s cumbia. 🇳🇿

#FIFAWorldCup #NewZealand #AllWhites #TimPayne