Cristian Volpato has Italian roots and plays for Australia; latest: he failed a roadside drug test in Sydney amid World Cup 2026 scrutiny.
Socceroos midfielder Cristian Volpato has been stopped twice for speeding in Sydney and has reportedly tested positive for cocaine in a roadside drug check. His license is suspended for six months as police continue investigations across two stops on Anzac Bridge. He played in Australia’s World Cup campaign and recently switched allegiance from Italy.