Cristian Volpato
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 20035.9Global Dominance: 0.03%Cristian Volpato is an Australian-Italian footballer who has recently been in the news for declining selection to represent Australia at the 2022 World Cup in order to focus on his club career. Currently playing in Serie B, Volpato's situation highlights the challenges faced by young international prospects balancing club commitments with national team aspirations.
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Cristian Volpato chose to represent Australia in the World Cup after initially leaning towards Italy.
Why Cristian Volpato chose Australia over Italy for the World CupAustralia· 2026-06-24
Cristian Volpato is among the players that fans want to see start together for Australia.
Why Tony Popovic is under pressure to start Nestory Irankunda and Cristian VolpatoAustralia· 2026-06-22
Cristian Volpato's brilliant first touch released Irankunda on the counter-attack.
Under the midday sun in Seattle, the Socceroos melted in a brutal letdownAustralia· 2026-06-20
Volpato showcased his skills by completing more dribbles than any other player in the match and expressed his desire to help the team.
Nestory Irankunda, Cristian Volpato call for more attacking intent following 2-0 defeat in SeattleAustralia· 2026-06-20
Quality player but still building chemistry in this team.
The best and the worst in 2-0 World Cup loss to USAAustralia· 2026-06-20
Cristian Volpato was substituted into the match, making an immediate impact.
USA surge into World Cup knockout stage after dominant victory over Socceroos | World Cup 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Cristian Volpato switched allegiance from Italy to Australia.
Fifa World Cup: USA beat Australia to advance to knockout stages
New Zealand· 2026-06-19
Cristian Volpato missed a shot over the goal.
Index - Futball - Futball-vb 2026
Hungary· 2026-06-19Cristian Volpato’s decision to finally declare for Australia has affected Martin Boyle's selection.
Inside Tony Popovic’s plan for Australia’s youngest team in yearsAustralia· 2026-06-01
Volpato has declared for Australia and is being fast-tracked for World Cup selection.
Circati backs Volpato to shine for SocceroosAustralia· 2026-05-31
Volpato’s switch of allegiance from Italy to Australia has been officially approved by FIFA.
Popovic says there’s no risk with Volpato’s call-upAustralia· 2026-05-30
Cristian Volpato has made a shock, 11th-hour decision to switch allegiances, choosing Australia over Italy just days before the Socceroos squad is finalised for the World Cup.
Sydney-born star switches allegiance from Italy to represent the Socceroos at the FIFA World CupAustralia· 2026-05-29Cristian Volpato turned down selection for the 2022 World Cup to focus on his club career.
Alex Robertson is a third-generation Socceroo who says he bleeds green and gold. So why isn’t he playing?Australia· 2025-05-05
