The inside story of how the Socceroos landed Cristian Volpato’s allegiance
Cristian Volpato committed to the Socceroos on February 20 after years of persuasion from coach Paul Okon. The 22-year-old winger, previously aligned with Italy, joined Tony Popovic’s World Cup squad following high-profile negotiations. Okon’s relentless efforts and a crucial visit to Volpato in Italy played a pivotal role in this significant shift in allegiance.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 01:30 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 01:40 UTC
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