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Volpato snubs Socceroos coach Arnold

Volpato snubs Socceroos coach Arnold

Italian-based Sydney-born playmaker Cristian Volpato has rejected offers to play for the Socceroos at the World Cup. 8 Nov 2022
'He's sticking with Italy': Roma's Aussie whizkid not up for World Cup

'He's sticking with Italy': Roma's Aussie whizkid not up for World Cup

Roma’s Aussie starlet Cristian Volpato is unlikely to accept a World Cup call-up, even if Graham Arnold decides to invite the teenage striker to join his 26-man in Qatar later this month. 1 Nov 2022
Socceroos can wait as Roma's Aussie prodigy puts Italy first

Socceroos can wait as Roma's Aussie prodigy puts Italy first

The prospect of Roma’s Aussie import Cristian Volpato ever pulling on the green and gold continues to diminish, with the teenage winger locked in with Italy for next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup. 8 Oct 2022
Aussie young gun nets winner for Italy at Euros U19s

Aussie young gun nets winner for Italy at Euros U19s

Dual nationality attacker Cristian Volpato’s allegiance to Italy has gathered momentum, with the Sydney-raised youngster scoring for the Aurruzzini against Romania at the Euro U-19 Championships in Slovakia on Sunday. 21 Jun 2022
Online trolls 'driving' Roma starlet away from Socceroos

Online trolls 'driving' Roma starlet away from Socceroos

A social media backlash aimed at Roma rookie Cristian Volpato has diminished the prospects of the dual nationality winger ever representing Australia, according to his mentor and one-time coach Tony Basha. 6 Apr 2022
Volpato selected for Italy U-20 squad

Volpato selected for Italy U-20 squad

Sydney-born playmaker Cristian Volpato has been picked in Italy's Under-20 squad, just days after not being chosen for Australia's World Cup qualifying squad. 19 Mar 2022
Volpato not yet ready for Socceroos: Arnold

Volpato not yet ready for Socceroos: Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says wonderkid Cristian Volpato isn't ready to be thrust into Australia's must-win World Cup qualifiers. 17 Mar 2022
'He loves Australia': AS Roma starlet ready to commit to Socceroos

'He loves Australia': AS Roma starlet ready to commit to Socceroos

EXCLUSIVE: AS Roma prodigy Cristian Volpato is destined to pull on the green and gold because “he loves Australia" - but only when the time is right. 2 Mar 2022
Watch: Aussie teen Volpato scores first Serie A goal

Watch: Aussie teen Volpato scores first Serie A goal

Australian-born Cristian Volpato inspired AS Roma to a comeback against Verona, scoring his first Serie A goal in the process. Roma drew the match 2-2. 24 Feb 2022
Arnie won't rush Serie A youngster into Socceroos squad

Arnie won't rush Serie A youngster into Socceroos squad

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will only select Cristian Volpato in the national squad on merit, not to secure the AS Roma teenager's international future. 24 Feb 2022
Exclusive: Socceroos plan to pip Italy to Roma’s Serie A ace

Exclusive: Socceroos plan to pip Italy to Roma’s Serie A ace

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is poised ward off competition from Italy and rush Serie A’s AS Roma prodigy Cristian Volpato into his squad for the early New Year World Cup qualifiers against Vietnam and Oman. 12 Dec 2021
'Follow your heart': Mourinho's message to Volpato over Socceroos choice

'Follow your heart': Mourinho's message to Volpato over Socceroos choice

Jose Mourinho has told his Aussie Serie A, AS Roma starlet Cristian Volpato that he needs to follow his heart in choosing between the Socceroos and Italy. 5 Dec 2021
Young Australian Volpato makes Serie A debut

Young Australian Volpato makes Serie A debut

Cristian Volpato has made his senior debut for AS Roma in their Serie A match against Inter Milan. 5 Dec 2021
Aussie wonderkid scores and assists in Roma semi-final

Aussie wonderkid scores and assists in Roma semi-final

Aussie wonderkid Cristian Volpato has scored and assisted again for Serie A giant's Roma's U/18 side. 27 Jun 2021
'Superstar' Aussie Roma striker scores fourth goal in five games

'Superstar' Aussie Roma striker scores fourth goal in five games

17-year-old Roma academy striker Cristian Volpato scored his fourth goal in his last five appearances for the club against AC Milan in a 1-1 draw. 10 Jun 2021