Socceroos, Sassuolo star Volpato fined for positive cocaine testCristian Volpato's immediate availability for the Socceroos rests in the hands of Football Australia after NSW Police confirmed the World Cup star had tested positive for cocaine on a secondary test.Volpato's first goal of the seasonCristian Volpato opens his account for Sassuolo in their 3-0 win over Cesena in the Coppa Italia
Circati knew 'deep down' Volpato would pick AustraliaThe saga surrounding Cristian Volpato's international eligibility has had many twists and turns, but Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has said that, deep down, he knew his friend would end up in green-and-gold.
Popovic sees no risk in Volpato's Socceroos call-upSocceroos coach Tony Popovic has declared Cristian Volpato's inclusion in the extended pre-World Cup squad was a low-risk decision.
Cristian Volpato set to swap Italy for SocceroosCristian Volpato is set to complete a sensational switch in eligibility from Italy to Australia on the eve of the FIFA World Cup.
Relegation-threatened Genoa hire De Rossi to replace VieiraFormer Roma captain and coach Daniele De Rossi was named to coach relegation-threatened Genoa on Thursday, replacing Patrick Vieira.
Patrick Vieira sacked as Genoa boss after winless startPatrick Vieira has been sacked as manager of Genoa, the Serie A club have announced.
Seven truths teams need to know about the transfer marketVery few teams have the spending power and influence to keep up with the super-clubs, but there are plenty of ways teams like Genoa can keep pace. Here are seven such truths about the transfer window.
Soccer's best 2026-27 kits: The most stylish jerseys you probably missedWhile the world's top clubs release their new kits on a wave of hype, there are many more who release absolutely banging jerseys that deserve to be seen.Circati: Deep down I knew he was going to comeSocceroos defender Alessandro Circati was always confident that Cristian Volpato would choose to play for the Socceroos.
Australia must move on from its obsession with dual nationalsAustralia spends an inordinate amount of time -- and column inches -- dedicated to the will-he, won't-he sagas of dual-nationals. Joey Lynch takes a look at the increasingly frustrating phenomenon.Stories ESPN tags with Genoa or Sassuolo. Each opens on ESPN.