Volpato Cocaine Test After Two Speeding Stops

Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato, who switched allegiance from Italy to Australia earlier this year, was stopped on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge twice in one night for speeding and tested positive for cocaine on a roadside drug test after the second stop. Initial breath tests were negative, and he received speeding infringements, with his international driving licence suspended for six months. A second sample is reportedly being analyzed for the cocaine finding, and NSW police have said inquiries continue. Football Australia said it is aware of the allegations and is providing support as needed, while Sassuolo and the player’s camp have yet to comment. Volpato, 22, has three World Cup appearances for the Socceroos and previously played for Italy at youth level, with his career spanning Sydney clubs to Roma and Sassuolo. The case highlights ongoing tensions between high-profile athletes’ off-field conduct and governing bodies’ disciplinary processes.