Socceroos star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine following a police stop for speeding, according to reports. The incident occurred after he was twice caught speeding in Sydney. Police stopped Volpato while driving over the Harbour Bridge and subsequent testing allegedly revealed a positive result for cocaine.
The 24-year-old player was initially stopped for exceeding the speed limit. Following this initial infraction, police allege he was again caught speeding shortly thereafter. After the second speeding incident, authorities conducted further testing which reportedly indicated the presence of cocaine in his system. No details regarding potential penalties or team repercussions have been released.
Reports indicate that Volpato has not yet been formally charged with any offense related to the alleged drug use. The matter is currently under investigation by police and relevant sporting bodies. No right-leaning outlets have reported on this story as of yet.
The allegations come after Volpato represented Australia at the FIFA World Cup, making him a prominent figure in Australian football.
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