Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges
Summary
Cristian Volpato, an Australian soccer player who played in the World Cup, was stopped by police in Sydney for speeding and tested positive for cocaine. He has been charged with speeding and drug use by New South Wales police.Key Facts
- Cristian Volpato is 22 years old and played for Australia in the World Cup.
- He was caught driving 50 km/h (30 mph) over the speed limit on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge.
- A roadside drug test showed he had cocaine in his system.
- Volpato previously played for Italy's youth teams but never their senior team.
- He started his youth soccer career in Australia with Sydney United, Sydney FC, and Western Sydney Wanderers.
- Volpato signed with the Italian club Roma in 2020 and moved to Sassuolo in 2023.
- He played three games for the Australian national team, known as the Socceroos, in the latest World Cup.
- Police announced these charges early on a Friday morning in New South Wales.
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