Cristian Volpato to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia in time for World Cup
Cristian Volpato to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia in time for World Cup. 22-year-old to join up with Socceroos training squad in Los Angeles Attacker turned down offer four years ago to play for country of birth The Socceroos have been handed a huge boost on the eve of the World Cup with young attacker Cristian Volpato to join up with the training squad before a friendly against Mexico in Los Angeles.
22-year-old to join up with Socceroos training squad in Los Angeles Attacker turned down offer four years ago to play for country of birth The Socceroos have been handed a huge boost on the eve of the World Cup with young attacker Cristian Volpato to join up with the training squad before a friendly against Mexico in Los Angeles. The 22-year-old will make a shock switch of allegiance from Italy to Australia four years after turning down the opportunity to represent the country of his birth at the tournament in Qatar.