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Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges
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Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges

Cristian Volpato, an Australian soccer player who previously represented Italy, has faced allegations of testing positive for cocaine and speeding. According to New South Wales state police, Volpato was stopped on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge and reportedly exceeded the speed limit by 50 km/h. He tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test. Volpato played three matches for Australia at the recent World Cup and had a professional career with clubs like Roma and Sassuolo. He last represented Italy at the under-21 level in 2025 and had previously considered switching to Australia ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

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Al Jazeera English logoAl Jazeera EnglishState / PublicCenter5 hr. ago
Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges

Cristian Volpato, an Australian soccer player who previously represented Italy, has faced allegations of testing positive for cocaine and speeding. According to New South Wales state police, Volpato was stopped on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge and reportedly exceeded the speed limit by 50 km/h. He tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test. Volpato played three matches for Australia at the recent World Cup and had a professional career with clubs like Roma and Sassuolo. He last represented Italy at the under-21 level in 2025 and had previously considered switching to Australia ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

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