Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges

Cristian Volpato, an Australian World Cup player who previously represented Italy at youth level, faces charges of speeding and cocaine possession. New South Wales police stopped the 22-year-old forward on Sydney's Anzac Bridge early Friday morning, alleging he was driving 50 km/h over the speed limit. He subsequently failed a roadside drug test, which returned a positive result for cocaine. Volpato made three appearances for Australia at the recent World Cup. He had switched his international allegiance from Italy to Australia before the tournament.

Cristian Volpato, a 22-year-old Australian World Cup player, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and was also caught speeding. New South Wales state police stopped Volpato on Sydney's Anzac Bridge early Friday morning, where he was reportedly driving 50 kilometers per hour over the speed limit. A roadside drug test administered by police returned a positive result for cocaine. Volpato, who previously represented Italy before switching his allegiance to Australia, made three appearances for the Socceroos during the World Cup.