Socceroos World Cup prima Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested affirmative for cocaine aft constabulary doubly stopped him for speeding successful Sydney connected the aforesaid night.
The 22-year-old Australia midfielder was stopped successful a BMW Coupe connected the Anzac Bridge astatine 11:05pm section clip connected Thursday nighttime aft helium was caught travelling betwixt 86-94km/h successful a 60km/h zone, constabulary said.
He was subjected to a roadside enactment test, which returned a antagonistic result.
However, Volpato allegedly returned a affirmative effect for cocaine erstwhile helium was stopped 2 hours aboriginal for travelling astatine 109km/h successful the aforesaid 60km/h zone.
New South Wales authorities constabulary said Volpato was issued an infringement announcement for excess speed, portion his planetary driver's licence was suspended for six months - which means helium cannot thrust successful New South Wales.
The constabulary besides said their inquiries volition proceed and a secondary illustration of oral fluid was taken for further analysis.
Volpato played successful 3 of Australia's 4 World Cup matches arsenic they reached the circular of 32, wherever they were knocked retired by Egypt successful a punishment shootout.
Having represented Italy astatine younker level, helium switched allegiances to Australia successful May conscionable earlier the Socceroos announced their squad for the tournament.
Volpato has played astatine Serie A broadside Sassuolo since 2023 and helium made 24 league appearances for the nine arsenic they finished 11th past season.
BBC Sport has approached Football Australia and Sassuolo for comment.
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