Cristian Volpato, 22, tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice by police in Sydney for speeding, just days after playing for Australia in the 2026 World Cup.
Australian World Cup midfielder Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice for speeding on Anzac Bridge in Sydney. Police suspended his international driver's licence for six months and are conducting further analysis of a secondary oral fluid sample.
Australian World Cup representative Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stopped for speeding 50km/h over the limit on Sydney's Anzac Bridge early Friday morning, according to New South Wales police.
Der australische Fußballnationalspieler Cristian Volpato wurde in Sydney bei einer Verkehrskontrolle zweimal wegen überhöhter Geschwindigkeit angehalten und positiv auf Kokain getestet. Sein internationaler Führerschein wurde für sechs Monate eingezogen, während eine Laboranalyse aussteht. Volpatos Mentor bestreitet die Vorwürfe.
Cristian Volpato, calciatore del Sassuolo e della nazionale australiana, è stato fermato due volte a Sydney per eccesso di velocità. Durante un controllo antidroga, è risultato preliminarmente positivo alla cocaina, portando alla sospensione della patente internazionale per sei mesi.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
Der australische Fußballnationalspieler Cristian Volpato wurde in Sydney bei einer Verkehrskontrolle zweimal wegen überhöhter Geschwindigkeit angehalten und positiv auf Kokain getestet. Sein Führerschein wurde eingezogen, und der Spieler bestreitet die Vorwürfe.
Socceroos forward Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding on Sydney's Anzac Bridge. He was driving 109km/h in a 60km/h zone and had his international driver's licence suspended for six months, with NSW police continuing inquiries.
Il centrocampista del Sassuolo, Cristian Volpato, 22 anni, è stato fermato due volte nella stessa notte nel Nuovo Galles del Sud per eccesso di velocità e successivamente trovato positivo alla cocaina. La sua patente internazionale è stata sospesa per sei mesi e le indagini sono in corso.
Socceroos midfielder Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice for speeding in Sydney. Police suspended his international driver's licence for six months, and further analysis of a secondary oral fluid sample is underway. Football Australia is monitoring the situation.
Socceroos player Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding on Sydney's Anzac Bridge. He was issued a fine and had his international driver's licence suspended for six months in NSW, with further police inquiries ongoing.
Cristian Volpato, centrocampista del Sassuolo, è stato convocato dall'Australia per i Mondiali dopo aver scelto di cambiare nazionalità sportiva. Nato a Sydney, il 23enne giocherà con i Socceroos.
Coach Tony Popovic has selected two uncapped attackers, Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi, in Australia's World Cup squad, aiming to boost the team's attacking prowess. Several players were cut, including Martin Boyle and Kye Rowles.
Cristian Volpato, 22enne attaccante del Sassuolo nato a Sydney, ha scelto di giocare per l'Australia ai Mondiali, cambiando nazionalità dopo aver militato nelle giovanili italiane. Sarà affiancato da Alessandro Circati, difensore del Parma. La squadra australiana, guidata da Mat Ryan, è nel Gruppo D.
