In a shocking turn of events, Australia’s World Cup hero, Cristian Volpato, allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a routine roadside drug test in Sydney. Police reportedly stopped the 22-year-old twice in just a few hours, catching him speeding first at 86-94km/h and later at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone! Despite his previous negative breath test, the second stop led to a positive drug result. Volpato’s driving licence is now suspended for six months, though no criminal charges have been filed yet.
Football Australia is aware but hasn’t taken any action, offering instead its support. Volpato’s former coach, Tony Basha, defends him, saying the midfielder firmly denied using cocaine. Having emerged as a star at the 2026 World Cup after choosing Australia over Italy, Volpato was reportedly celebrating a friend’s birthday before the incident. His journey has taken him from Sydney to Italy, making waves in Serie A—and now, perhaps for the wrong reasons!
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