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Football Australia Seeks Verification After Volpato Cocaine Test

9/9/2026

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Cristian Volpato tested positive for cocaine on a secondary police oral-fluid test.
NSW Police issued Volpato a $722 infringement notice for driving with illicit drug present on 1 September 2026.
Volpato says he never used cocaine and believes his drink was spiked on 21 July.
Football Australia will seek independent verification of the secondary test and follow its disciplinary protocol.
Volpato's international driver’s licence was suspended for six months after the speeding incident.

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Cristian Volpato tested positive for cocaine on a secondary police oral-fluid test.
NSW Police issued Volpato a $722 infringement notice for driving with illicit drug present on 1 September 2026.
Volpato says he never used cocaine and believes his drink was spiked on 21 July.
Football Australia will seek independent verification of the secondary test and follow its disciplinary protocol.
Volpato's international driver’s licence was suspended for six months after the speeding incident.