Australian international and Serie A midfielder
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Texas to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time. Emam Ashour opened the scoring, Mohamed Hany own goal levelled, and Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed victory with the decisive penalty as Mohamed Salah starred for Egypt.
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.