Australia forward Cristian Volpato is reported to have tested positive for cocaine following a roadside drug test in Sydney, after being stopped by police for alleged speeding. Multiple outlets say the incident occurred on Friday night, with Volpato reportedly driving a BMW coupe across Anzac Bridge at around 109 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, about 1:10am. Reports also say he was stopped twice that night for speeding and, according to some accounts, issued an infringement notice after at least one of the stops. Several outlets state that he failed the roadside drug test and that authorities are awaiting laboratory confirmation of the result, while other reports mention the matter in terms of pending or possible charges related to drug use. One outlet additionally reports that his driver’s licence was suspended for six months. Volpato, a 2026 World Cup standout who plays for Sassuolo and represents Australia (the Socceroos), is now facing scrutiny as the alleged test result is processed.
Cristian Volpato Allegedly Tests Positive for Cocaine After Sydney Speeding Stops
Australia forward Cristian Volpato is reported to have tested positive for cocaine following a roadside drug test in Sydney, after being stopped by police for alleged speeding. Multiple outlets say th...
- Cristian Volpato is reported to have tested positive for cocaine after a roadside drug test in Sydney.
- Police reportedly stop Volpato twice during the same night for alleged speeding across or near Anzac Bridge.
- Reports allege he was driving at about 109 km/h in a 60 km/h zone (around 49 km/h over the limit).
- Multiple outlets say authorities await laboratory confirmation of the roadside test result.
- Some reports say he receives an infringement notice and that his licence is suspended for several months.
Australia's Cristian Volpato was pulled over twice for speeding in Sydney, later testing positive for cocaine, leading to a six-month licence suspension.
1 month agoAustralia midfielder Cristian Volpato is reportedly under investigation after allegedly testing positive for cocaine following two police traffic stops in Sydney on the same night, just days after representing the Socceroos at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Sassuolo midfielder was also accused of speeding twice, with authorities awaiting laboratory confirmation of the roadside drug test result.
1 month agoThe Sassulo midfielder has seen his license suspended for six months following the stops.
1 month agoAustralia forward Cristian Volpato tested positive for cocaine during a roadside test after being stopped for speeding in Sydney on Friday, local media reported.
1 month agoVolpato had been stopped two hours earlier on Anzac Bridge and issued an infringement notice after allegedly being caught driving more than 20km/h over the speed limit.
1 month agoCristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside drug test in Sydney.
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