Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Socceroo Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine
Twice caught speeding in Sydney, then a positive cocaine test.
C. Volpato
player
Who
Cristian Volpato
What
Allegedly tested positive for cocaine after speeding stops
When
Thursday night, 11:05pm and 1:05am
Where
Anzac Bridge, Sydney
What happened. Australia midfielder Cristian Volpato was stopped twice for speeding in Sydney on Thursday night; after the second stop he allegedly tested positive for cocaine.
- First stop: 86-94km/h in 60km/h zone, breath test negative.
- Second stop two hours later: 109km/h in same zone, positive cocaine test.
- Licence suspended for six months; secondary sample sent for analysis.
Further analysis of oral fluid sample pending; clubs and federation approached for comment.
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