Cristian Volpato fined after cocaine test, media say

Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has been fined after a roadside cocaine test in Sydney, local media reported, after New South Wales Police said a 22-year-old man had a second sample test positive.

Police said the man was fined Aus$722, or US$522. His driving licence has been suspended since July.

The man had been reported in July to have allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding in Sydney. Police referred to a 22-year-old man, whom local media widely identified as Volpato.

Volpato is an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Sassuolo. He made three appearances for Australia at the World Cup after switching allegiance from Italy shortly before the tournament. He was born and raised in Sydney and had represented Italy at youth level.