Miami, June 4, 2026 (AFP) - Thanks millions! New Zealand footballer meets influencer behind viral fame

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New Zealand footballer Tim Payne met the influencer behind his stunning viral fame on Wednesday, presenting him with a team shirt after gaining almost five million Instagram followers in a week. Argentine social media giant Valen Scarsini, known as "El Scarso", last week asked his fans to boost unheralded Payne's following, calling him the "least known" player at the World Cup. It kicked off an online explosion of interest with Payne going from 4......

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