How a punt on a trial in Italy created the Socceroos' next star

Europe World Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:34:22 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Cristian Volpato was rejected by two Australian soccer academies.
His family dropped everything to go for a trial in Italy.
That was the making of Australia's next star.

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Cristian Volpato was rejected by two Australian soccer academies.
His family dropped everything to go for a trial in Italy.
That was the making of Australia's next star.

Sources: ABC Australia