Socceroos ahead Cristian Volpato has allegedly examined positive for cocaine after being stopped whereas driving at virtually 50km/h over the pace restrict in Sydney.
Volpato was one of Australia’s breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup however is now again within the highlight after allegedly driving a BMW Coupe at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone throughout Anzac Bridge about 1.10am on Friday.
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The 22-year-old was subjected to a roadside drug test which allegedly returned a positive consequence for cocaine. A secondary pattern of oral fluid was taken for additional evaluation, whereas NSW police confirmed it’s going to proceed its inquiries.
Volpato was reportedly issued an infringement discover for rushing and has had his worldwide driver’s licence suspended for six months, that means he can not drive in New South Wales. He has not been charged with a legal offence.
Police allege that Volpato was additionally stopped two hours earlier on Anzac Bridge, west of Sydney’s CBD, and issued an infringement discover after allegedly driving greater than 20km/h over the pace restrict.
He was subjected to a roadside alcohol breath test at about 11.05pm Thursday, which returned a unfavourable consequence.
Football Australia has been contacted for remark.
Volpato performs soccer for Italian membership Sassuolo and represented Italy at at under-19 and under-20 stage earlier than switching his international allegiance to Australia on the eve of the World Cup.
He made three appearances for the Socceroos on the event and offered an attacking risk because the aspect progressed from the group stage as runners-up earlier than being knocked out by Egypt in the last 32.
Volpato was born and raised in Sydney and performed junior soccer at Sydney United 58, Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers earlier than shifting abroad to affix Serie A membership Roma.
He left Roma after two seasons to affix Sassuolo the place he has scored seven objectives in three seasons, earlier than making his mark with the Socceroos and shaping up as a key to the nationwide aspect’s future.
