{
  "id": 6383267,
  "title": "Australian World Cup star Volpato fined over positive cocaine test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/australian-world-cup-star-volpato-fined-over-positive-cocaine-test",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T03:58:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/09/australian-world-cup-star-volpato-fined-over-positive-cocaine-test"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian World Cup midfielder Cristian Volpato has been fined for testing positive to cocaine, according to police and media reports. The 22-year-old, who recently switched his allegiance from Italy to Australia, was caught speeding in Sydney in July and subsequently failed a roadside drug test. Two samples collected at the time both came back positive for the substance. Police announced on Wednesday that Volpato, who plays for Serie A club Sassuolo, has been fined Aus$722 (US$522) and his driver's license has been suspended since July. Despite representing Italy at various youth levels, Volpato made three appearances for Australia during the World Cup after his allegiance change. He was born and raised in Sydney before moving overseas.",
  "summary": "Cristian Volpato was reported in July to have allegedly tested positive for cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding in Sydney.",
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        "title": "Australian World Cup star Volpato fined over positive cocaine test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/australian-world-cup-star-volpato-fined-over-positive-cocaine-test-6383676",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}