A second drug test from Socceroos winger Cristian Volpato has returned a positive result for cocaine, NSW Police have confirmed.

Volpato was fined over the result, while Football Australia is reviewing the case and could consider further sporting sanctions.

The development leaves Volpato's immediate international future uncertain, with Football Australia yet to decide whether he will be available for upcoming matches.

Cristian Volpato Fined A$722 After Second Positive Test

Volpato was stopped on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge after allegedly being recorded driving at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone. Police conducted a roadside oral fluid test, which returned a positive result for cocaine.

He was then required to provide a second oral fluid sample for laboratory analysis, which NSW Police later confirmed also returned a positive result for cocaine.

He was subsequently issued a Traffic Infringement Notice for “drive motor vehicle with illicit drug present in oral fluid” and fined A$722.

NSW Police told AAP: "On Tuesday 1 September 2026, a 22-year-old man was issued a Traffic Infringement Notice for drive motor vehicle with illicit drug present in oral fluid."

His international driver's licence was suspended for six months, while police confirmed he will face no further criminal action over the incident. The matter is being dealt with as a traffic infringement rather than a criminal charge.

Cristian Volpato Denies Cocaine Use After Positive Police Tests

Volpato and his legal team deny that he knowingly consumed cocaine. His lawyer, Paul McGirr, told Australian media that the player has “never touched cocaine” and “strenuously denies consuming it”.

McGirr said Volpato attended a medical facility immediately after the traffic stop and underwent a voluntary urine test. According to McGirr, the urinalysis showed no traces of cocaine, other drugs or alcohol in Volpato's system.

“Immediately after the incident, he attended a medical facility and partook in a voluntary urinalysis that proved he had no traces of cocaine or any other drug or alcohol in his system.

“We want to look at how it was done,” he said.

Volpato maintains that he did not knowingly ingest cocaine and has disputed the police test results. This creates a discrepancy between the police oral fluid results and the private urine test cited by his defence.

The 22-year-old has not publicly confirmed whether he will challenge the infringement, although his lawyer has indicated that an appeal could be considered.

Football Australia Reviews Volpato Case as Sporting Future Remains Uncertain

Football Australia says it is aware of the reported secondary test result and is seeking independent verification.

The governing body has not confirmed any sanctions against Volpato, saying the matter is being handled under its established protocols and that it will not comment further while the process is ongoing.

Volpato’s immediate availability for the Socceroos remains uncertain while Football Australia reviews the case and considers any potential disciplinary or selection decisions. Sassuolo previously confirmed that he underwent medical checks.

Including blood and urine tests, after returning to Italy, with all results coming back negative. Those club tests are separate from the police procedure and could form part of any relevant internal or sporting review.

For now, the traffic matter has resulted in a fine, while Volpato's sporting future remains unresolved as Football Australia reviews the case.