👀 From viral fame to a nightmare: Haiti thrashed Tim Payne's New Zealand
Tim Payne, a defender for New Zealand, gained viral fame after a TikTok video highlighted his low follower count. However, his team faced a significant setback with a 4-0 loss to Haiti, raising concerns ahead of their upcoming World Cup preparations. This defeat comes just before their final friendly match against England.
- ▪Tim Payne's follower count skyrocketed from 4,700 to 4.3 million in 72 hours after a TikTok video went viral.
- ▪New Zealand suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti, which has raised concerns about their performance ahead of the World Cup.
- ▪The upcoming friendly match for New Zealand is against England, adding pressure after the recent loss.
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