Sassuolo winger and Australia international Cristian Volpato is reported to have tested positive for cocaine following a traffic stop in Sydney. Multiple outlets say police stopped the player while he was driving a BMW during his summer break. Reports describe the stop as happening late at night and include an allegation that Volpato was exceeding the speed limit, with one account citing a speed of 109 km/h in a restricted area. The claims further state that a drug test returned a positive result for cocaine.
Volpato is also described as a former Roma player and as having represented Australia at the World Cup, where he made several appearances for the national team. The articles refer to the situation as “alleged,” and do not provide details of any confirmed disciplinary decision or court outcome at the time of reporting. It is unclear from the summaries whether Volpato has issued a public response or whether further legal or sporting processes are underway.
