Australian footballer faces cocaine test probe

Australian football star Cristian Volpato is under investigation after allegedly returning a positive roadside test for cocaine following two speeding incidents in Sydney.
nThe New South Wales Police said 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.
nPolice said Volpato was stopped again about two hours later after allegedly travelling at 109km/h in the same 60km/h zone.
nAs reported by BBC Sport on Friday, during the second stop, he allegedly returned a positive roadside oral fluid test for cocaine.
nAuthorities issued Volpato with an infringement notice for speeding and suspended his international driver’s licence for six months, preventing him from driving in New South Wales.
nPolice said a secondary oral fluid sample has been taken for laboratory analysis and investigations are continuing.
nVolpato represented Australia at the recent FIFA World Cup after switching his international allegiance from Italy earlier this year.
nHe currently plays for Italian Serie A club Sassuolo.
nFootball Australia and Sassuolo have been approached for comment.
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