Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has tested positive for cocaine

Australian police say Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding. The New South Wales state police said the 22-year-old, who reportedly switched allegiances from Italy to Australia before the World Cup, was stopped on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge early Friday morning. Officers alleged he was clocked at 50 kilometers per hour, about 30 miles per hour, over the designated speed limit. After a roadside drug test, police said the result was positive for cocaine. The player made three appearances for Australia’s Socceroos at the World Cup. The statement provided no additional details on charges or sentencing outcomes.