Volpato's Australia career in doubt after positive cocaine test
According to reports, Cristian Volpato has tested positive for cocaine, casting serious doubt over his future with the Australian national team. The Sassuolo winger, who qualifies for the Socceroos through his Australian mother and switched allegiance from Italy, is now facing potential sanctions from football authorities. The case could also have disciplinary ramifications at club level with Sassuolo. His international future appears contingent on the outcome of any ban and the response of Football Australia.
Read the full story at football-italia.netA positive doping test for a young international is rarely just a procedural matter — it cuts into squad planning, selection trust, and the player's commercial standing. For Australia, losing an in-form option in wide areas would thin out a position where depth is already being tested ahead of upcoming windows. The wider question is whether this is treated as an out-of-competition recreational issue or triggers a longer suspension, which would shape how quickly Volpato can rebuild his career at both club and international level.
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