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Australian star tested positive for cocaine after the World Cup.
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Australian star tested positive for cocaine after the World Cup.

An Australian media report states that Cristian Volpato, an Italian footballer who plays for Sassuolo, was stopped by police on the Anzac Bridge for speeding at 109 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. He received a fine, was subjected to a drug test, and will undergo further testing to confirm if his initial positive cocaine test was accurate. Earlier, another Sassuolo player had been stopped at the same location for speeding but was initially not penalized. The article notes that Volpato, born in Australia, has represented younger Italian national teams and recently switched allegiance to play for the Kangaroos. His main motivation was the World Cup, where he played in several matches, including a crucial role in penalty kicks. Local media now questions whether he will ever get another chance to represent his country, with a potential four-year suspension if the cocaine test confirms a positive result.

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Australian star tested positive for cocaine after the World Cup.

An Australian media report states that Cristian Volpato, an Italian footballer who plays for Sassuolo, was stopped by police on the Anzac Bridge for speeding at 109 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. He received a fine, was subjected to a drug test, and will undergo further testing to confirm if his initial positive cocaine test was accurate. Earlier, another Sassuolo player had been stopped at the same location for speeding but was initially not penalized. The article notes that Volpato, born in Australia, has represented younger Italian national teams and recently switched allegiance to play for the Kangaroos. His main motivation was the World Cup, where he played in several matches, including a crucial role in penalty kicks. Local media now questions whether he will ever get another chance to represent his country, with a potential four-year suspension if the cocaine test confirms a positive result.

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