This wasn’t an easy decision. Seven years at Wellington Phoenix. 149 games. To the fans, my teammates, and all those who have supported me throughout my career, the highs and the lows, thank you. Without you I would not be here representing my country at the World Cup - the very pinnacle of the sport.
I’ve always pushed myself to be the best footballer I can be. To test myself at the very top of South American football, the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, is one of the most incredible opportunities I could have asked for as a professional. Club Olimpia is one of the biggest clubs in South America, with an incredible history, passionate supporters and ambitions that match its stature. I am looking forward to rising to that challenge....Estoy listo 💪
For our family, this is something really special. For my son, Brooklyn, growing up speaking Spanish like his mum did, immersing ourselves in my partner’s culture and her family’s world, that’s what makes this so much more than just a football move. Opportunities like this don’t come around often, and we’re not taking it for granted
And to the whole LATAM community, especially ELSCARSO, who’ve been part of this incredible journey, muchas gracias, this one’s for you too
I’m grateful for the opportunities football has given me and I’m excited for what’s ahead, but right now my focus is on representing my country at the World Cup.
Now... back to work ⚽🇳🇿
Go well in Paraguay, Payney.
Payne leaves the Phoenix as the seventh most capped player in club history, having made 149 appearances since arriving in 2019.
Thanks for everything, Tim. Wellington will miss you.
Paraguay es el último país de verdaderos hombres y hoy volverá a jugar un Mundial después de 16 años. Tienen un solo objetivo: Ganarle al país que le dice soccer al fútbol. 🏆🇺🇸
Hoy soy más paraguayo que tomar tereré. 🇵🇾
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Starlink is providing connectivity in Paraguay, enabling essential online services and resources for schools and students even in the most remote locations 🛰️♥️
PAPA ROACH ran a “Nu Metal Time Machine” at Rock am Ring, with a medley of KORN’s “Blind,” DEFTONES’ “My Own Summer (Shove It),” and SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s “Chop Suey!”
🥹 La 𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨́𝐧 de un Mundial.
🇵🇾 Paraguay llena las calles para despedir a 𝑳𝒂 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒂 antes de viajar a su primer Mundial desde 2010.
#LaCasaDelFútbol
Hoy en Paraguay, las escuelas permitieron que los estudiantes fueran a clase con la camiseta de la selección, por el partido de despedida hacia el Mundial.
Y en redes se divulgaron estas imagenes. En el campo, en la ciudad, en todas partes, todos los niños y niñas unidos, apoyando a la Albirroja.
Lo que se vivió en las calles y en el estadio fue espectacular, pero esto supera todo. Las nuevas generaciones, desde ya, unidas por su país.
Qué lindo como se vive el fútbol en Paraguay ❤️🔥🇵🇾.
🤯 LE PARAGUAY A EU DROIT À UN DÉPART COMPLÈTEMENT FOU POUR LA COUPE DU MONDE !!
Avant son départ pour la Coupe du monde de la FIFA 2026, la sélection du Paraguay a été célébrée par une foule impressionnante 😭🇵🇾🔥
Paraguay’s 🇵🇾 last game prior to the World Cup…. 👀 incredible fan base.
Thank God we play them in the 🇺🇸, the USMNT would not stand a chance playing away.
This is actually fu**** insane....Paraguayans 🔴⚪🔵🙌🏾🇵🇾lining up the streets to wish their team well for the WC
It isn't a trophy parade, just got together for well wishes