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New Zealand v Australia - International Friendly

Viral stunt sees 'least-known' World Cup player shoot to stardom

New Zealand defender Tim Payne has seen his social media presence explode after a viral stunt transformed him into an internet sensation ahead of the World Cup. Orchestrated by a prominent Argentine influencer, the online campaign has rapidly propelled the veteran full-back's Instagram follower count to a staggering 2.5 million users.

Wellington Phoenix v Wrexham FC

📽️ | Ex-Spurs keeper subbed after UNBELIEVABLE own goal as boss quits

Football can be a cruel game, but few will experience a Saturday as nightmarish as former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi. The 24-year-old shot-stopper, who once walked the halls of the Spurs training ground under the watchful eyes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, found himself at the centre of a sporting catastrophe during Wellington Phoenix’s 5-0 thrashing at the hands of rivals Auckland FC.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Newcastle Jets crestNewcastle Jets26153855391648
W
D
D
L
W
2Adelaide United crestAdelaide United26127746361043
W
W
D
D
W
3Auckland FC crestAuckland FC26119642291342
D
L
D
D
L
4Melbourne Victory crestMelbourne Victory26117844331140
W
D
D
L
W
5Sydney FC crestSydney FC2611693325839
D
D
W
D
L
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