Australian football star Cristian Volpato is under investigation after allegedly returning a positive roadside test for cocaine following two speeding incidents in Sydney.
According to the New South Wales Police, the 22-year-old midfielder was first stopped on the Anzac Bridge at about 11:05 p.m. on Thursday after he was allegedly caught driving between 86km/h and 94km/h in a 60km/h zone. A roadside breath test returned a negative result.
Police said Volpato was stopped again about two hours later after he was allegedly travelling at 109km/h in the same 60km/h zone.
During the second stop, he allegedly returned a positive roadside oral fluid test for cocaine.
Authorities issued Volpato with a speeding infringement notice and suspended his international driver’s licence for six months, barring him from driving in New South Wales.
Police said a secondary oral fluid sample has been collected for laboratory analysis, with investigations still ongoing.
Volpato recently represented Australia at the FIFA World Cup after switching his international allegiance from Italy earlier this year.
He currently plays for Italian Serie A side Sassuolo. Football Australia and Sassuolo have yet to comment on the matter.
